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

The legal situation is more complex and nuanced than the headline implies, so the article is worth reading. This adds another ruling to the confusing case history regarding forced biometric unlocking.

  • fl42v@lemmy.ml
    5·
    6 个月前

    The idea is usually to access the victim’s banking app, or 2fa app, etc, AFAIK.

    • flames5123@lemmy.world
      32·
      6 个月前

      Both of those require their own password or biometrics, so you couldn’t access those either.

      • fl42v@lemmy.ml
        2·
        6 个月前

        Idk about iOS, but android lets you add a fingerprint using the lock screen password

        • flames5123@lemmy.world
          2·
          5 个月前

          When changing biometric data on the iPhone, it locks you out of using it in other apps, making you put in your bank/other specific password.