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Going to a Protest? Don't Bring Your Phone Without Doing This First (www.pcmag.com)
submitted 2 weeks ago by throws_lemy@lemmy.nz to c/technology@lemmy.world
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The right to assemble and protest is enshrined in American law, but it can still be dangerous to hit the streets to make your voice heard. Your devices are a treasure trove of information about you, and you may not always know who's collecting that data. Take a few minutes before you go to assess your digital and physical safety. Even if you have nothing to hide, you don't want to accidentally give law enforcement officials any information you didn't intend to share. Follow these tips to lock down your phone before a protest or other peaceful assembly.

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[โ€“] unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de 46 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (14 children)

Shitty article. Doesnt even contain the words SIM card or IMEI so it has no business advising people on whats safe to bring to a protest. There is no such thing as cop-proofing a mobile phone unless all wireless modules have been removed. The cops can and do track peoples cell tower signal derived locations and they can log active Wifi/Bluetooth MAC addresses in their vicinity.

As others have said, just dont bring it if you are scared. Consider just using a bodycam or gopro style camera.

[โ€“] BeardededSquidward@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 2 weeks ago

Thank you, I have been saying this. Use a regular camera and be sure to delete meta data off images and videos when uploading!

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