• 😈MedicPig🐷BabySaver😈@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    In the U.S., you do not want to use face unlock for your cellphone. It’s not protected by the 5th amendment. Law enforcement can get into your phone without a warrant.

    PIN & password should be used.

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      11 months ago

      I agree and don’t use it. But that’s not an ethics question.

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      10 months ago

      For those not willing to give up on convenience, on Android, there’s Lockdown mode, which will temporarily disable access via biometrics and force the use of your PIN/password to get into your device. Not sure about other brands, but on Pixel, you can enable it by long-pressing the power button and tapping on “Lockdown”.

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        10 months ago

        Yes, however, I’m not taking the risk that I don’t have hands on my phone if shit ever hit the fan. And in any hectic situation people might not remember “lockdown”. Definitely, not as simple as you think.