Cops can force suspect to unlock phone with thumbprint, US court rules

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Cops can force suspect to unlock phone with thumbprint, US court rules

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Technology@beehaw.orgEnglish · 7 months ago

Ruling: Thumbprint scan is like a "blood draw or fingerprint taken at booking."

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