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Do you go through any physical measures to ensure the privacy of your devices? (leminal.space)

submitted 1 year ago by CorrodedCranium@leminal.space to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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For example using privacy screen protectors or phone cases with a manual shutter over the camera.

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[–] brimnac@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

You sure that’s been ruled on? Not arguing, only feel like I’ve seen a lot more instances of police violating that than hearing they couldn’t do it.

Edit: my apologies, you’re right. I was able to check into it and see recent rulings. Warrant levels may vary, but they need a warrant.

[–] eager_eagle@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Despite username similarities, I'm not Legal Eagle, nor do I have a legal background. Though I would be very much surprised if authorities in the US could search anybody's phone at will without consent, warrant, or reasonable suspicion.

[–] DrWeevilJammer@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

This very much depends on the state. Some state courts (California) have ruled that one can refuse a request to unlock a phone via biometrics, while others (Minnesota) have ruled that you do not have the right to refuse.

My understanding is that a passcode or PIN can be considered "testimony", because you have to communicate this information, and testimony can't be forced.

But biometrics aren't always considered to be testimony, because it's something you ARE.