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Florida man won't be compelled to reveal iPhone passcode, yet

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Re: Files are not testimony

@Big Al 23:"Providing the password to an electronic device is not the same as providing testimony in a court of law."

One of the fundamental principles of criminal law is that you have the right to keep your mouth shut to avoid incriminating yourself.

This principle applies when you're in an interview room with police - you can answer "no comment" to every question.

This applies also applies in court - you can choose to avoid cross-examination if it might show you in a bad light.

The reason why should be obvious. The prosecution must prove its case beyond reasonable doubt, and (generally speaking) there is no requirement for the accused to help them by incriminating himself.

TL:DR Tell the police and the judge that you *forgot* the passcode. Don't use fingerprint or face unlocking, use six digits instead of four for your passcode, and set your phone to wipe after ten failed attempts

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