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Do you go through any physical measures to ensure the privacy of your devices? (leminal.space)

submitted 1 year ago by CorrodedCranium@leminal.space to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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For example using privacy screen protectors or phone cases with a manual shutter over the camera.

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[–] pianoplant@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Not really. I disable camera access to most apps on my phone and in general I trust that. Never felt the need for a physical shutter.

I think if I was in an environment where I used my devices within eyeshot of others frequently I'd probably think about a privacy screen protector, but I typically have private places I can use my phone for sensitive things so I just try to be cognizant of my surroundings to prevent shoulder surfing

All depends on the threats you're concerned about I guess