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Don’t ever hand your phone to the cops (www.theverge.com)

submitted 16 hours ago by Amicitas@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 6 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

Even locked if they want the info in your phone they are probably getting it. They would have access to some of the best forensics teams and equipment.

I think some of the concern is when cops will use force illegally and then lie about it, so they wouldn't necessarily have access to forensics.

[–] daniskarma@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

Like taking your phone and go through your WhatsApp messages?

If that's a concern you could set up a password to access any sensible app or chat within that app.

I think that is a more sensible approach. As if you are targeted by any reason an undercover cop could get a hold on your unlocked phone by many different ways.

[–] leds@feddit.dk 2 points 49 minutes ago

Seems like a good use for android app pinning, I think that locks the phone to that app until unlocked