[sokoloff]

That was described as a way for a police officer to investigate your phone use after a traffic stop or in an accident investigation.

[kccqzy]

Then what safeguards does it have to ensure there is in fact a police officer and a traffic stop or an accident? None? Then it's a privacy nightmare that divulges your personal information to any stranger nearby.

[sokoloff]

I’m not advocating for it (and, in fact, think it’s a terrible idea). I was just explaining what the idea was.

[kccqzy]

Thanks. The idea was perfectly understood.

[sokoloff]

Ok. This post made me doubt that: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39146401