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You should assume that any digital evidence that you were at or near a protest could be used against you—that includes data from your phone as well as tracking tools like license plate scanners and face recognition.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:25 PM
You should assume that any digital evidence that you were at or near a protest could be used against you—that includes data from your phone as well as tracking tools like license plate scanners and face recognition.
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Another factor to weigh is your mode of transportation. Driving a car to a protest can expose you to surveillance from automatic license plate readers, or ALPRs, which can be used to pinpoint a vehicle’s movements.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Another factor to weigh is your mode of transportation. Driving a car to a protest can expose you to surveillance from automatic license plate readers, or ALPRs, which can be used to pinpoint a vehicle’s movements.