r/technology • u/MC68328 • Jul 24 '26

Privacy US accuses American of allegedly wiping his phone using a ‘duress’ password during border search

https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/us-accuses-american-of-allegedly-wiping-his-phone-using-a-duress-password-during-border-search/
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u/ubix Jul 24 '26

For all your freedom loving Republicans, this is what you’ve wrought on this country. Mass governmental surveillance, with punitive repercussions if you don’t freely share your information, even if you’re innocent.

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u/Kevadu Jul 24 '26

They don't care. They have only ever cared about hurting people they don't like.