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Facebook has a patent for uniquely fingerprinting cameras based on the pattern of dust and scratches on the sensor (www.tiktok.com)

submitted 3 years ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (2 children)

Consider using the native camera apps to click photos, and put a DIY camera cover (https://lemmy.ml/pictrs/image/ZWF9KqLntp.jpg) to avoid the in-app camera in Facebook apps.

Refer to smartphone guide for how to make DIY camera cover https://lemmy.ml/post/54596

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 years ago (1 children)

Bur why would I use Facebook?

[–] [email protected] -1 points 3 years ago

Well, that was not the point. I suppose there are people who do use WhatsApp, even if not Instagram or Facebook, since WhatsApp is incredibly popular in many countries.

I apply these measures and ones I outline in my guide on it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 years ago (1 children)

I wish there were phones sold without cameras, especially the "self" one. Always freaks me out having that in my face all the time..

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago)

The app permissions system is good enough to take care of the camera. If not, the tinfoil and tape is, as I tell. For mic, you can use PilferShush Jammer passive mode.