Fingerprint Lock Won't Protect Phone From Law Enforcement

Law360, New York (December 12, 2014, 9:55 AM EST) -- Manufacturers of the newest generation of smartphones have touted fingerprint technology as the latest, greatest and safest way for individuals to secure the contents of their phones and for companies to secure the content housed on their employees' devices. But while fingerprint technology may block hackers or thieves from viewing the contents on a phone, the same technology may surprisingly make it easier for government investigators to access these powerful mobile devices....

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