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The legal situation is more complex and nuanced than the headline implies, so the article is worth reading. This adds another ruling to the confusing case history regarding forced biometric unlocking.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Or just use lockdown mode in android to force phone to only unlock with password

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago (2 children)

How is that different from the usual way of having a password as your way of accessing your phone?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)

lockdown mode is a button that comes up with the power menu. they mean turn it on when you're pulled over or whatever

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

Logically, seems less safe

Practically, I DO miss unlocking the screen with my thumb 🤣

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

Its temporary. Just something you can quickly switch on in case of an interaction.