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Re: GrapheneOS user reported to authorities for using GrapheneOS

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Post by Arch-TK »

hparadiz wrote: post #156
antiloper wrote: post #31

OI mate, you got a loicense for that operating system? The only surprising thing about this story is that the user didn't get a visit by the police to be charged with a "non-crime cybersecurity incident". The UK has become such a shithole.

Watching all UK folks in denial is too funny.

It's gaming communities too. There is a massive mindset overlap between gamers and average UK residents.

They both think that all the dystopia is for the greater good, is never abused, and if you fall victim to it, you must have been doing something dodgy to deserve it.

Re: GrapheneOS user reported to authorities for using GrapheneOS

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Post by epolanski »

Cider9986 wrote: post #36
antiloper wrote: post #31

OI mate, you got a loicense for that operating system? The only surprising thing about this story is that the user didn't get a visit by the police to be charged with a "non-crime cybersecurity incident". The UK has become such a shithole.

Yep, police can simply ask anyone for their passwords and if you don't give it up they can put you in jail. I won't be visiting. Despite many flaws, the US has some damn good rights for its citizens compared to the rest of the world.

A friend of mine visiting the US as a tourist with family was expected by immigration to provide lots of digital information and full access to every device at JFK.

They were held for more than 4 hours at the airport.

But, to counter balance, I had multiple other friends traveling to the US (both on work visas and tourist ones) and it was smooth sailing.

In any case, the story of my first friend is what made me cancel my US trip last summer and go to Japan instead.

Re: GrapheneOS user reported to authorities for using GrapheneOS

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Post by hsbauauvhabzb »

dwedge wrote: post #126

This is totally unacceptable. But going to the hassle of running GrapheneOS and then using it to try and submit facial scans to combine your identity with your PSN account just seems so pointless.

Not really, not all threat models are the same. Submitting face verification is different to Google knowing my location at all times.

Re: GrapheneOS user reported to authorities for using GrapheneOS

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Post by wakaru44 »

trumpdong wrote: post #139
Cider9986 wrote: post #36

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yep, police can simply ask anyone for their passwords and if you don't give it up they can put you in jail. I won't be visiting. Despite many flaws, the US has some damn good rights for its citizens compared to the rest of the world.

Isn't it exactly the same in the US right now?

Pretty much. But ~95% of US citizens don't seem to be even aware. I'm guessing due to a mix of ignorance and copium.

Re: GrapheneOS user reported to authorities for using GrapheneOS

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Post by asdfsa32 »

sunaookami wrote: post #119

Seems like this company got fined recently for breaching GDPR: https://www.ictrecht.nl/en/blog/leeftijdsverificatie-online-... >The Spanish privacy regulator (hereinafter: AEPD) recently imposed a fine of €950,000 on age verification service YOTI >For the unlawful processing of biometric personal data in violation of Article 9 of the GDPR, YOTI was fined €500,000. In addition, a fine of €200,000 was imposed for obtai…

About 3% of their revenue. In context, someone in UK using their phone while driving will be charged about £1000 pound or ~3% of the median income..

Re: GrapheneOS user reported to authorities for using GrapheneOS

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Post by kstenerud »

Looking more closely into the claim, the actual message from Yoti was:

"Due to past security concerns, Yoti automatically flags multiple verification attempts and any devices running GrapheneOS. These instances are automatically reported to both the authorities and our security team."

Then:

"Unfortunately, as multiple attempts were made from this specific device, your account has been flagged for suspicious activity."

So the "and" looks like a typo, otherwise their system wouldn't have allowed more than one attempt from a GrapheneOS device to begin with.

i.e. multiple verification attempts from a GrapheneOS device will flag your account.

Re: GrapheneOS user reported to authorities for using GrapheneOS

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Post by asdfsa32 »

tjpnz wrote: post #129
Cider9986 wrote: post #89

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Or arrested if peacefully protesting because the UK govt named a organization a terrorist org. It shouldn't be about what they call you, it should be about your actions. Neonazis must be allowed to peacefully protest.

Pretty sure the courts ruled it wasn't. But they're still arresting people for saying "I support Palestinian Action" in public.

In Queensland, Australia. Saying from a flow streaming of water to a large salty tidal body of water lands you a criminal record. Just the words. Same in Berlin.

Re: GrapheneOS user reported to authorities for using GrapheneOS

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Post by gib444 »

skippyboxedhero wrote: post #140
sirsinsalot wrote: post #98

Earlier quoted context omitted.

But get your car stolen in the UK and the police won't do a thing. Even if you know where it is via a tracker. Nothing. Outright refuse to take any action.

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Re: GrapheneOS user reported to authorities for using GrapheneOS

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Post by BLKNSLVR »

As time progresses, the more I feel like 'acceptance' by the majority is a signal of complete capitulation to the power of the mighty dollar at the expense of all else.

That with which the authorities disagree is more than likely the morally, ethically, societally correct direction.

I'm a proud GrapheneOS user.

In the immortal words of Marvin: "I'm mine".

Fuck y'all.

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