As case law continues to be developed, it continues to look as though the best way to hold onto your Fifth Amendment rights is to secure your devices with a passcode. There’s no solid consens…

from the passcodes-ftw dept

  • ChallengeApathy@infosec.pubEnglish
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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.

    • PirateJesusOPEnglish
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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.