This chip is specifically designed to avoid physical access meaning game over. Which, given you carry the device around with you (smartphone, tablet, laptop, et

This chip is specifically designed to avoid physical access meaning game over. Which, given you carry the device around with you (smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc), is an important feature. Not just against theft. Some countries are not very free, and might confiscate your device for no good reason. Another important feature is that you can resell the device without having to worry about data recovery. Obviously, its a knife which cuts the other way too. It has disadvantages. For example, for law enforcement all around the world.