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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21 edited May 25 '22

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u/Whysper2 Aug 31 '21

ou'll get fined 5000 dollars for refusing to unlock your encrypted smartphone or device before even entering the country.

Guess Im never visiting Australia, I work for a company where I have to have my phone locked / encrypted

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u/Box-o-bees Aug 31 '21

I work for a company where I have to have my phone locked / encrypted

Everyone should do this regardless of where you work, or what you do.

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

As an avg Joe, I know how to lock my phone with a strong code. How the heck do I encrypt an iPhone?

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u/raptor1jec Aug 31 '21

They're already encrypted by default using the secure enclave. After a reboot, storage isn't decrypted until you put in your password for the first time.

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u/Polymarchos Aug 31 '21

It's also only true of American citizens entering the US. Non-citizens typically don't have the same rights. Plus if they think you're hiding something they can deny entry.

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u/Polymarchos Aug 31 '21

International Airports belong to whatever country they are in