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How Do I Prepare My Phone for a Protest? (themarkup.org)
submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by Pro@programming.dev to c/technology@lemmy.world
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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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[–] Lanske@lemmy.world 31 points 2 days ago (5 children)

Don't bring it?!

[–] Ulrich@feddit.org 1 points 15 hours ago

I mean that's the easy answer but:

  1. Documenting and sharing the events is part of the protest
  2. You may need it in an emergency.
[–] surph_ninja@lemmy.world 20 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Also be aware that the Georgia attorney general has declared that not bringing your phone to a protest will be considered criminal intent. They’re now trying to punish people for not having their tracking devices with them.

https://georgiarecorder.com/2024/02/12/georgia-ag-claims-not-having-a-phone-makes-you-a-criminal/

[–] KingPorkChop@lemmy.ca 7 points 1 day ago

This can probably be argued that places that deny phones, like courts, could be charged with criminal intent against you.

[–] tehn00bi@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

Go old school and bring cameras instead.