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GrapheneOS Defends Data-Wiping Function That Blocked US Border Search (www.pcmag.com)
submitted 5 days ago by ExtremeDullard@piefed.social to c/privacy@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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The foundation behind the ultra-secure Android-based OS is speaking out after an activist was indicted for using a 'duress password' to prevent federal agents from searching his phone.

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[–] cupcakezealot@piefed.blahaj.zone 20 points 5 days ago (1 children)

i mean they should it's a good feature and the person accused of using it didn't do a single thing wrong.

[–] Auli@lemmy.ca -1 points 4 days ago (2 children)

O guess we well find out. I can see both sides. Since they where doing an investigation the user destroyed evidence. It well depend in the courts.

[–] gamermanh@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 4 days ago

They were not engaged in an investigation

No warrant, no phone

[–] VitoRobles@lemmy.today 2 points 4 days ago

What were they charged with? Investigations require a charge with a crime.