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0 pointsSkunkleton6y ago0 comments

If it has a SIM card, it is tracking you. If you leave Bluetooth or WiFi enabled, then it is being tracked. All the Librem 5 can do is 1) give trusted RF kill switches, and 2) not add additional tracking on top.

I will probably still buy one if it materializes, and is functional.

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mcbits6y ago

> If you leave Bluetooth ... enabled, then it is being tracked.

Wait, can you expand on this? Are you saying (current, existing) Bluetooth radios can be used for location tracking without additional hardware/OS support?

snazz6y ago

Maybe the MAC address or other broadcasted information could be used to fingerprint your device. That’s why WiFi MAC addresses are randomized on iOS, but I’m not sure that Bluetooth has gotten the same treatment.

SkunkletonOP6y ago

Apple sells this as a product (iBeacon). There are others.

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