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How Do I Prepare My Phone for a Protest? (themarkup.org)

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EFF Guide.

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Before going to a protest, demonstrators or observers should note that their cellphones may subject them to surveillance tactics by law enforcement. If your cellphone is on and unsecured, your location can be tracked and your unencrypted communications, such as SMS, may be intercepted. Additionally, police may retrieve your messages and the content of your phone if they take custody of your phone, or later by warrant or subpoena.

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[-] TaterTurnipTulip@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

Your car's GPS is also tracking your movements. If you have a newer car then your phone is only part of the problem.

[-] twice_hatch@midwest.social 1 points 1 week ago

To be specific, it's not the GPS receiver, it's the fact that the car may be communicating via cell network or satellite, right?

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