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
    50·
    6 months ago6 months ago

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

    • flames5123
      32·
      6 months ago

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

      • fl42v
        20·
        6 months ago

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

        • flames5123
          20·
          6 months ago

          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.