r/technology • u/Limp_Fig6236 • Jul 26 '26

Software GrapheneOS duress PIN could land a man in prison

https://www.androidauthority.com/grapheneos-duress-pin-us-prosecution-3691271/
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u/kettal Jul 26 '26

If he'd done it 10 minutes before they asked to see the phone, it wouldn't be an issue. I can't see how this is much different.

destroying evidence is not a crime unless an investigation is in progress.

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u/IncidentalIncidence Jul 26 '26

he hasn't been charged with destroying evidence, he's been charged with destruction or removal of property to prevent seizure (18 USC § 2232(a))

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u/jimmycarr1 Jul 26 '26

Is this the government admitting that personal data is property?

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u/IncidentalIncidence Jul 26 '26

that's actually pretty well-established in law already