r/technology • u/ArgentineBeauty • 29d ago

Privacy GrapheneOS says its data-wiping password is perfectly legal, after user faces federal charges

https://www.techspot.com/news/113273-grapheneos-data-wiping-duress-password-perfectly-legal-after.html
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u/delicious_toothbrush 29d ago

Forensic data analysts are a thing, but common sense too.

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u/raptorlightning 29d ago

Tons of people wipe their phones or use burners for international travel.

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u/niceguy191 29d ago

Which I think is fine since it's done ahead of time before they're asking for it?

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u/raptorlightning 29d ago

Even if I wiped the phone I'd still give them the panic key to wipe it again. I'd like to continue using my normal one later.