BBC·4 min read·medium
Met Police calls on tech firms to make stolen phones unusable
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The London Metropolitan Police is urging technology companies to implement security measures that render stolen phones unusable. By collaborating with Apple, authorities aim to reduce the resale value of stolen devices and discourage phone theft.
Why it matters
This initiative addresses the global issue of phone theft by targeting the economic incentives that drive criminal markets.
Figure caption, Watch: Measures could take profit out of criminal business - Rowley
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The report balances police statements with technical explanations of security features provided by Apple.
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