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.

  • brygphilomena@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    They can also compel you to provide a key to the safe, should one exist.

    The issue constantly is something you have vs something you know. They also can compel you to provide a document or item from within the safe, if they know that the item exists.