hee hee hoo hoo you should definitely bring the self-surveillance device that is registered in your name, covered in cameras, and reports its location at all times to a legally dubious event

great plan

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[–] shreddy_scientist@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

I mean, in airplane mode with Bluetooth and WiFi turned off you should be ok. It's nice to have to take a photo or two. Also nice to have in case of emergency. But without GrapheneOS or a similar OS running on the device, it being on is a big oversight for sure.

[–] GaveUp@hexbear.net 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

the fear is not realistic tbh. the police can arrest you any time they want and there's nothing stopping them. and if you actively organize, then they're already tracking you regardless

[–] allthetimesivedied@hexbear.net 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah tbh I feel like the left reeeeally has a problem with kneecapping itself in the name of operational security.

[–] FunkyStuff@hexbear.net 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is kinda true but not everyone who attends a protest is actively organizing. If you bring friends that aren't as engaged in politics as you to the protests, tell them not to bring their phones. If you aren't in a party, don't bring your phone. Don't take risks for no reason.

[–] krolden@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Or bring a phone you dont bring home with you and isn't tied to you electronically.

[–] ghost_of_faso2@lemmygrad.ml 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The OPSEC idea behind this isnt worried about being tracked in real time by the police at the protest, the highest risk is it being used in court after the fact to prove you where there, and nearby illegal stuff happening; thats why you leave it at home, not just bring it turned off, they can still use that to say 'you where here'