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1. delichon · 1790868019 · focus · HN ↗

   I keep all of my most sensitive personal documents on my phone, as an emergency backup, but in an encrypted (Cryptomator) volume that requires a separate password. Given the routine news of such exploits this seems like due diligence.

   As I understand it this encryption is a significant additional barrier to technical or legal access to those files. If someone knows otherwise, please let me know. Being wrong could cost me my home and life savings.

   1. pieter_mj · 1790868216 · focus · HN ↗

      If you travel abroad you must unlock. No 4th amendment for you.

      1. skinfaxi · 1790868427 · focus · HN ↗

         You can decline but then they can seize is that right?

         1. alistairSH · 1790872737 · focus · HN ↗

            In the US, that is generally true. They cannot prevent entry (by citizens), but can keep the phone for a period.

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