As we enter the start of a new decade, it is incredible to see how technology has played an increasingly larger role in our lives. Ten years ago, many were operating with a flip phone and limited minutes, and today, the phone is seemingly a hub for everything a person does: emails, banking, texting, calling, surfing the internet, playing games, reading news, social media and so much more.
Technological advancements also introduce a whole host of new problems — specifically when it comes to our constitutional rights. For example, if a person is charged with an alleged crime, can police compel them to give their biometric information to unlock the contents of their phone?