Court sets worrying precedent by forcing iPhone owner to reveal his passcode

[Guest Mike Wehner]

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When the United States Constitution was written, things like smartphones didn't exist. and adapting the aging document to modern technology is an inexact science to say the least. A new ruling by the Florida Court of Appeals that declares a suspect must reveal his iPhone passcode to police is yet another example of this, and it's a potentially troubling precedent that could have far-reaching implications.

 

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