You need to take precautions when you’re on the road, says Josh McCormick, the vice president of operations for Mr. Electric, an electrical installation and repair services company. “Consider getting a privacy filter that covers your laptop or tablet,” he says. “These screens let the user see the content on the screen from a front-on view, while anyone trying to view the content from the next seat over will see a black screen and nothing else.”

Travelers say they are taking privacy seriously. Leon Rbibo, president of a Los Angeles-based jewelry store and a frequent traveler, says privacy is a “huge concern,” now more than ever. “Flying internationally poses a real challenge, between airlines, hotels, security and more,” he says.

You don’t have to be involved in illegal activities to carry a burner phone. My whole life is on my cellphone. When I travel, I sometimes find it more convenient to bring a cheap, essentially disposable phone with me rather than risk my personal cellphone being stolen.

It’s clear that when it comes to privacy, travelers are hitting some turbulence. And while there’s no quick fix for many of these privacy problems, you can minimize your exposure with the help of these expert strategies.More ways to enhance your privacy when you travel

• Don’t broadcast your itinerary on social media. “Don’t declare on Facebook that you’re traveling to somewhere, alerting a wide range of people that your property is sitting empty,” says Danny McLoughlin, a content director for a review site and a frequent traveler. “That puts your security at risk.” Wait until you return to start posting vacation photos.

• Get a virtual private network. “The No. 1 danger, when it comes to privacy, is public Wi-Fi hotspots,” says Dimitar Dobrev, a director for VPNArea, a VPN provider. “They can be faked by hackers to allow them full access to your information.” A VPN can protect you.

• If your laptop or any storage devices are reviewed at customs or appear to have been moved in your hotel room, you should assume that your drive has been copied, says Bruce McIndoe, founder of WorldAware, a travel risk management firm. “Only take the bare essentials when you are traveling,” he advises. “A travel laptop stripped of any nonessential files is a good strategy. Keep your laptop locked up when you are leaving your room. Do not leave it or any electronic devices unattended.”