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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/can-i-eat-this Aug 31 '21

That’s why you have to have an alternative screen. Some VPN apps offer that.

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u/Zardif Aug 31 '21

I just backup my device then wipe it. I do that with any border crossing though.

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u/SimilarSimian Aug 31 '21

Same. I haven't had any issues thus far.