Comment on Australian man says border force made him hand over phone passcode by threatening to keep device indefinitely

makingStuffForFun@lemmy.ml ⁨6⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

This is key:

“Officers routinely ask travellers to provide their passcode or password to devices so they can be examined, but they do not have the power to compel passengers

If they ask for your password, you can confidently say no. Let them have the device, and leave once cleared. Ensure your devices are encrypted.

They even asked for his password manager’s password. FFS.

Lose the device. It’s better than giving into that illegal activity

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