European Commission officials heading to IMF and World Bank spring meetings advised to travel with basic devices

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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.

  • alanjaow@lemmy.worldEnglish
    8·
    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.orgEnglish
      61·
      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.

    • huppakee@lemm.eeEnglish
      1·
      2 days ago

      I presume and expect them to as well, just really hoping they don’t take the word burner too serious

      • amelore@slrpnk.netEnglish
        3·
        2 days ago

        Devices with sensitive information are shredded, often the battery is removed to recycle separately.