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That is genuinely the current state of law, yes. There's no real logic at work, just attempts at clawing back control whenever a new gray area appears.
by afavour 9mo ago
That is genuinely the current state of law, yes. There's no real logic at work, just attempts at clawing back control whenever a new gray area appears.
- intrasight 9mo agoIt is very logical, as revealing a password is considered testimonial and is protected by the fifth amendment.
- afavour 9mo agoRight, and pressing your finger on a fingerprint sensor is also revealing a password, just via different means.
- intrasight 9mo agoBut is not legal testimonial
- afavour 9mo agoRight. Like I said, that's not logical, that's just legalese to gain access where you didn't have it before.
- intrasight 9mo agoMy fiancé is an attorney and I'm an engineer, and she looked at me incredulously when point out anything that is not logical in her legal work. I'm thankful my father talked me out of becoming a lawyer.