>> Apple does not have the information being sought
But the guy who owned the phone can unlock it. Why not have a judge force him to unlock it? Why Apple?
But the guy who owned the phone can unlock it. Why not have a judge force him to unlock it? Why Apple?
Fingerprints can be used to unlock phones because your fingerprint is part of evidence.
Passcodes cannot be used to unlock phones because your passcode is information that's gained through testimony, and the 5th Amendment protects you from self-incrimination.
Different case.