The legal situation is more complex and nuanced than the headline implies, so the article is worth reading. This adds another ruling to the confusing case history regarding forced biometric unlocking.
This isn’t new. I’ve been on the passcode to unlock train for a long time because of this. It’s only news in that it’s been codified by the court. You can’t be compelled to reveal info.
On iPhone: press and hold the lock button and either volume button for 1-2sec. It’ll force a passcode despite biometrics.
Careful locking your device before the cops get there. It could be considered tampering with evidence.
Evidence is not a thing until you are at least accused of a crime or detained.
That’s not completely true. In most states if they are knocking down your door with a search warrant and you flush a kilo of heroin down the toilet, you’re getting an evidence tampering charge that will hold up in court.
Source: his arse?
Even then, in his arse, they’d have to prove the person locked it.
But what’s worse, getting a tampering with evidence charge, or giving them everything?
Still would like to see his source.
