https://archive.ph/VcBLY

The European Commission is issuing burner phones and basic laptops to some US-bound staff to avoid the risk of espionage — a measure traditionally reserved for trips to China.

Commissioners and senior officials travelling to the IMF and World Bank spring meetings next week have been given the new guidance, according to four people familiar with the situation.

  • huppakee@lemm.ee
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    2 days ago

    I hope they don’t toss them out like criminals do, so much e-waste already.

    • alanjaow@lemmy.world
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      2 days ago

      It’s Europe, so I’d presume they’d recycle. Of course, the phones might warrant secure disposal that precludes standard recycling.

      • Brett@feddit.org
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        2 days ago

        As an european i feel flattered with that assesment. But that would be really bad handling of IT-security. I truly never want to get hold of the ‘recycled’ phone of high ranking politician.