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@benjamin @HistoPol @smallcircles

yeah, it's just about limiting data really - not true privacy. If you have a mobile data installed chip it's basically always pinging towers. A wifi only tablet with gps (again assuming it's not using towers for this) and pre-loaded data is about the only way to be 'untracked' while using a device out n about.

1 Sep 2023 at 22:12 | Wall-to-wall | Open on universeodon.com
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HistoPol (#HP)

@pixelpusher220

Ah, I thought so. And I assume, you'd be using a TOR browser or at least a VPN on top of that?

I assume going into flight mode and then only switching on the WiFi will not do the trick?

And/or the WiFi must be public and not at home or in your company?

@benjamin @smallcircles

1 Sep 2023 at 22:30 | Open on mastodon.social
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@HistoPol @benjamin @smallcircles

I'm definitely not an expert. But if you have a device that 'can' connect to the mobile network...and you don't have a physical off switch, can you really trust that it's off? depends on the jib of your tinfoil hat :) Next level, even with a physical switch, do you trust that switch? etc. it's a rabbit hole of 87 layers of tech between you and actual privacy.

The only 'sure' method is to not bring along any device with such capability...or any device to be truly sure.

And even then...

There was a story of a guy who hacked his EZ Pass to play a cow sound when it was scanned. Turns out NYC was using the devices to track traffic all over Manhattan entirely not for toll uses. nbcnewyork.com/news/local/e-zp

Is it 'identifiable' to you? kinda, but they'd need to link up a few data sources.

Etc. now imagine they could do the same thing with. your. tires.

innotechtoday.com/3-ways-rfid-

Privacy is elusive...

@HistoPol @benjamin @smallcircles

I'm definitely not an expert. But if you have a device that 'can' connect to the mobile network...and you don't have a physical off switch, can you really trust that it's off? depends on the jib of your tinfoil hat :) Next level, even with a physical switch, do you trust that switch? etc. it's a rabbit hole of 87 layers of tech between you and actual privacy.

1 Sep 2023 at 22:51 | Open on universeodon.com
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