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[USA] Appeals court rules that cops can physically make you unlock your phone (reason.com)
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[–] [email protected] 23 points 5 months ago

I've said it before that I'll say it again: Biometrics are a convenience to allow you or anyone else to unlock your phone quickly. Biometrics are NOT security.

DO NOT use biometrics to secure your phone unless you want anyone who has you and your phone to be able to unlock your phone without your permission.