Sam Curry says a grand jury subpoena ordering him to testify was later canceled following a US border search.
  • jet@hackertalks.comEnglish
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    1 year ago

    The most secure thing to do is not travel with personal data.

    Or factory rest your phone, restore from backup when you reach your destination

  • TheMusicalFruit@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    The concerning part of this is that he unlocked his phone. The Feds were certainly within their authority to stop someone they felt was involved in a crime, but I don’t believe you are obligated to unlock your phone for authorities unless they have a warrant. Kind of like when a cop pulls you over for speeding then asks to search your car, you don’t have to say yes, but a lot of people think it’s some sort of order, not a request. I’m no expert though.

    • redditReallySucks@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I think it is self incriminating giving them your pin but they can force you to use biometrics.

      I heard that one time so don’t quote me on that.

    • Onii-Chan@kbin.social
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      1 year ago

      Come to Australia if you want some dystopian surveillance state bullshit. The border force in the country have the legal right to force you to unlock your devices, or throw you in prison until you do. We have no rights in this country when it comes to privacy (just look into the recent legislation that was pushed through parliament during COVID - they can edit, delete, etc. any data on your device. It’s absolutely fucked, and Australians being the apathetic bunch of cunts they are just couldn’t give a shit.)

      This country is just becoming more and more authoritarian, and I’m not sure how many Americans know just how many protections they have and take for granted. Australia is fucking suffocating to live in today if you value privacy and autonomy. There are almost no barriers at all between the individual and the government, and it’s only getting worse. I wish I had moved stateside when I was young enough for it to be a possibility. I’m stuck here now.

    • Album@lemmy.caEnglish
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      1 year ago

      You’re not obligated to unlock your phone, they’re not obligated to let you cross the border. So you have a choice, turn around or unlock your phone.