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GrapheneOS Defends Data-Wiping Function That Blocked US Border Search (www.pcmag.com)

submitted 2 months 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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[–] Rajtinka@lemmy.world -2 points 2 months ago (4 children)

I fail to see how wiping data prevents the government from seizing property. They got the property. Just not the data, which isn't property? It's data. Seems like an easy win and just a scare tactic by the land of the free...

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