SUBJECT: International Travel

Dear Colleagues,

The University has issued additional guidance and advice on how to keep your technology safe (and keep University, research, and personal information safe) while traveling internationally. Travelers are strongly urged to review and heed this advice.

In summary, take only the electronic devices you absolutely need on your international trip, and minimize or remove any University or personal information on those devices. 

This renewed and expanded travel guidance includes:

• Contact the UM-Dearborn Service Desk for a loaner laptop before traveling and store only the data you absolutely need on the laptop; if possible, keep all sensitive personal information and U-M data off the device
• Log out of personal and U-M cloud services, such as Gmail, on all devices including laptops and phones
• Disable biometric (FaceID, fingerprint) unlock options and use passcodes instead
• Take special care when crossing borders (into a foreign country or back into the US)
• Register all international travel with the U-M Travel Registry
• Immediately report any lost or confiscated devices to the UM-Dearborn Service Desk.

Travelers should also review this basic information on traveling with technology, including how to report a lost or stolen device.

We wish you a safe and relaxing summer and happy travels!

With all best wishes,

Gabriella
Gabriella Scarlatta
Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Carrie
Carrie Shumaker
Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and Chief Strategy Officer