There are many things you should know to secure your identity if you're one of the many protesters out there in the streets. One thing to keep in mind is to know how to secure your gadgets, like your phone. Here are some of the important things you should do to your phone before attending protests.
How to protect your phone before attending protests
One of the most common things to do in a mass protest is to take photos and post it on social media. Unfortunately, this could result in an even worse problem.
As much as possible, don't take any pictures of yourself or anyone from the protest. If you still want yourself to be seen online, make sure to blur the faces of other people that may be captured in your image.
Secure your social media accounts
Again, posting anything that could track you on social media during a protest is a no-no for your security. If you insist on doing that, you can have an alternative account or make your existing account private. Just to make sure that authorities will not make you liable for any damages that you've not done in a protest.
Leave your phone, if you can
If you wouldn't want to have any hassle between your phone and yourself, better to keep your phone at home.
You don't need to secure it, put passwords, or change settings on your gadget. That's much easier to do than bringing it in a protest.
