When traveling overseas, there is already plenty of work to do in terms of planning, packing and then actually traveling. When we travel, the data we carry and our Internet habits can put our individual privacy and data security at risk. As an example, the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs 2014 Sochi Olympics advisory states: “Travelers should be aware that Russian Federal law permits the monitoring, retention and analysis of all data that traverses Russian communication networks, including Internet browsing, email messages, telephone calls and fax transmissions.” This article addresses some best practices that can be taken before, during, and after travel to secure data – both your personal data and corporate data – and protect your individual privacy.