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Why do I need a password on my phone? 1. If it gets stolen or lost I can be assured my data is safe 2. From law enforcement (if I get pulled over for speeding
by rbcgerard 13y ago
Why do I need a password on my phone?
1. If it gets stolen or lost I can be assured my data is safe
2. From law enforcement (if I get pulled over for speeding or arrested for "disorderly conduct" there is no reason they need access to my work emails, photos, etc)
3. From snooping/mischevious kids, wives, friends, girlfriends etc.
The fingerprint scanner only protects from #1, and is worse for 2 & 3 (the police just put my finger on the phone, and my girlfriend just waits until I'm asleep to put my phone on my finger... My overall security has gone down considerably for a modest gain in convenience
- thelambentonion 13y agoI feel like the probability of the 'average' user having his/her phone stolen is much greater than that of being compelled to unlock his/her phone by police or a significant other. While I would prefer two-factor authentication with TouchID, I still feel like this implementation protects the user from the lowest common denominator (i.e. petty theft).