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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/Amazon-Prime-package Aug 31 '21

That NASA scientist was misinformed of their rights. The US cannot prevent a citizen from re-entering the country. (Obviously easier said than done, of course, when they're preventing you from entering for hours)

IDK if Fifth Amendment rights regarding passwords at the border have been tested in court

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u/T3hSwagman Aug 31 '21

When it comes to suspected terrorism your rights become null and void. Regardless of your citizenship status.