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hedge@beehaw.org to Technology@beehaw.orgEnglish · 6 months ago

Cops can force suspect to unlock phone with thumbprint, US court rules

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Ruling: Thumbprint scan is like a "blood draw or fingerprint taken at booking."
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    This very reason is why I cut off both thumbs. Can’t force me to unlock my phone with my thumb print now. Checkmate, cops.

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      I use a mushroom stamp as biometric login.

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