## Defending Yourself from Surveillance: A Practical Guide The same sort of algorithms that use your face to unlock your phone are being used by cops to recognize you in traffic stops and immigration raids. Cops have access to tools that have scraped billions of images from the web, letting them identify essentially anyone by pointing a phone camera at them. Being aware of all the ways your face is being recognized by algorithms and sometimes collected by cameras when you walk outside can start to feel overwhelming at best, and futile to resist at worst. But there are ways to disguise yourself from facial recognition systems in your everyday life, and it doesn’t require owning clothes with a special design, or high-tech anti-surveillance gear. In an age where digital surveillance is on the rise, protecting your privacy has become paramount. Understanding how these systems work and taking preventive measures can make all the difference in preserving your anonymity and personal freedom.