If that's true, it's ridiculous. The issue at hand is that it's a 'locking mechanism' - something that only specific people can do, by virtue of the fact that

If that's true, it's ridiculous. The issue at hand is that it's a 'locking mechanism' - something that only specific people can do, by virtue of the fact that they have a key, or knowledge, or whatever. Whether it's biometric, a password, or a padlock - is basically irrelevant to the nature of the situation, I would hope that it's recognized as such legally, although I admit I have no idea.