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GrapheneOS Defends Data-Wiping Function That Blocked US Border Search (www.pcmag.com)
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The foundation behind the ultra-secure Android-based OS is speaking out after an activist was indicted for using a 'duress password' to prevent federal agents from searching his phone.

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[+] -11 points 2 months ago (8 children)

Because if using the feature as designed will land you in jail, it might not be a very useful feature.

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  • [–] 23 points 2 months ago (6 children)

    It's legal to wipe your phone though kiddo

    The jail part is the fascism

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  • [+] -11 points 2 months ago (5 children)

    Well, if the feature was supposed to protect you from fascism but it didn't, how is working as advertised?

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  • [–] 3 points 2 months ago (3 children)

    If a phone could protect you from fascism, shouldn't we be conquering outer space now with how many people have phones?

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  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    protect you from fascism

    conquering outer space

    Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

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