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Cops can force suspect to unlock phone with thumbprint, US court rules arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/cops-can-force-suspect-to-unlock-phone-with-thumbprint-us-court-rules/

1431 sats \ 10 comments \ @k00b 19 Apr privacy

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160 sats \ 2 replies \ @kepford 19 Apr

Interesting. I thought this was already the case. I believe they can't compel you to enter a code because that is something you know not something you have. Its BS either way.

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @DEADBEEF 19 Apr

That was my thought too. I’m pretty sure this has been the result in other court cases as well.

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @k00b OP 19 Apr

I think this is just the courts saying the practice isn’t a violation of the 5th amendment.

I wonder what’s been tried so far. Then again I’m not sure what other protest you can make.

120 sats \ 0 replies \ @kepford 19 Apr

Best practice is to shutdown phone when in this situation. Then passcode is required.

20 sats \ 0 replies \ @CruncherDefi 19 Apr

TIP: In iPhone you can discretely block biometric login by simultaneously pressing volume & lock buttons. You can easily do that even in the pocket or while taking the phone out.

10 sats \ 3 replies \ @WeAreAllSatoshi 19 Apr

Not if I cut off my fingertips! /s

30 sats \ 0 replies \ @ek 19 Apr

I've heard of climate activists who burn off their fingertips to avoid identification during protests