from the passcodes-ftw dept

  • Archon of the Valley@infosec.pub
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    7 months ago

    Right... that's what I'm saying. Under the fifth, they can't compel you to unlock your phone if it's protected by a PIN or password and if you set it to factory reset after a bunch of failed attempts, they can try but it's unlikely they'll break the PIN/pass in a few attempts.

    • PirateJesus@lemmy.today
      hexagon
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      7 months ago

      The right to not surrender a pass code has actually not yet been decided. We already have differences between regions.

      • Archon of the Valley@infosec.pub
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        7 months ago

        It's protected under the fifth. Even so, requiring a warrant to get your passcode is far better than not requiring a warrant to demand biometrics. Either way you slice it, passcode > biometrics.

        • PirateJesus@lemmy.today
          hexagon
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          7 months ago

          SCOTUS has not yet decided that a password in your brain is protected by the fifth.

          Your phone is protected by the fifth.

          Until SCOTUS decides that passwords are protected by the fifth, you can be held in contempt of court by a judge indefinitely because you forgot the password (theoretical scenario, has not yet happened).

          • Archon of the Valley@infosec.pub
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            7 months ago

            There have been instances where judges ruled in favor of them being protected which sets a legal precedent. The SCOTUS probably won't get involved unless a major lawsuit or federal-level case occurs.

            Either way, passcodes are superior. Not sure why you're arguing this.

            • PirateJesus@lemmy.today
              hexagon
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              7 months ago

              I take issue with the statement "passwords are protected by the fifth amendment".

              SCOTUS is not guaranteed to affirm that above statement.