• makingStuffForFun@lemmy.ml
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    4 months ago

    This is key:

    “Officers routinely ask travellers to provide their passcode or password to devices so they can be examined, but they do not have the power to compel passengers

    If they ask for your password, you can confidently say no. Let them have the device, and leave once cleared. Ensure your devices are encrypted.

    They even asked for his password manager’s password. FFS.

    Lose the device. It’s better than giving into that illegal activity

    • DeltaTangoLima@reddrefuge.com
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      4 months ago

      My data’s backed up. I can get a new phone and sue the government later for confiscating a personal asset without due cause. Fuck that Gestapo shit.

      Also, I disable biometric locks when traveling through airports and similar situations. They can easily “compel” biometrics from me, but not a password.

      I don’t have any concerns for my local coppers wanting to take my phone - it’s too risky for them to do that without due cause - but the same can’t be said for federal power trippers like Border Force (what a fucking stupid name - sounds like something Trump came up with).

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      4 months ago

      This is why I started to carry 2 phones. Since one I can hand to scan and had nothing. Other is in a carry on covered.