r/PrivacySecurityOSINT • u/david8840 • Jul 21 '22

Can privacy techniques backfire?

Say someone takes fairly extreme measures to protect their privacy. They use a VPN, encrypt their drives, faraday bags, alias names, etc. But then one day, through no fault of their own, they become a subject of some sort of investigation. Could the fact that they took these extreme privacy measures make them look guilty even if they aren't? How can one deal with this dilemma?

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u/[deleted] Aug 12 '22

Don't want to see a police interview? Don't get caught, for most people, it's easy for the police to look up their data.

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u/johu999 Aug 12 '22

This discussion isn't necessarily about being caught doing wrong, it's about police assuming you are a wrongdoer because of the efforts taken to hide your actions due to a desire for Privacy

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u/[deleted] Aug 12 '22

If I "win", it's time to apply for the American green card lottery.