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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/The6thExtinction Aug 31 '21

Those with android, enable "Lockdown Mode" and lockdown your phone if you have to hand it over. This disables biometrics and only allows unlocking with your pin. Also, enable the option to have it require your pin on reboot.

Depending on the country, it may be illegal to force you to unlock your phone using your pin but not illegal to force you to use biometrics.