News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on LAPD officers told to collect social media data on every civilian they stop. Parent comment

Re:LAPD officers told to collect social media data on every ... by koolba on Wednesday September 08, 2021 @04:34PM (#28462692)
If I was asked by a cop during a traffic stop for my social media account I’d give them either a link to Rick Astley or goatse depending on my mood.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:LAPD officers told to collect social media data on every ... by HWR_14 on Wednesday September 08, 2021 @08:00PM (#28464547)
> If I was asked by a cop during a traffic stop for my social media account I’d give them either a link to Rick Astley or goatse depending on my mood.

That's stupid. Don't do that. Refusing is fine and legal. It's your right! Lying is not fine and is illegal, and you can be arrested. Supplying false information when you can supply no information is a bad idea.

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:LAPD officers told to collect social media data on every ... by thephyber on Wednesday September 08, 2021 @10:05PM (#28465397)
AFAIK, lying to a local LEO is not always illegal. Lying to a federal officer is.

But I agree with the gist: just kindly decline.

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:LAPD officers told to collect social media data on every ... by HWR_14 on Thursday September 09, 2021 @02:48AM (#28467011)
Lying to a local LEO is not always illegal. My (non-lawyer) understanding is that lying in ways that misidentify you is always illegal in California. Especially during a traffic stop. Basic Googling suggests CVC 31 (or CVC 20 if it's a state trooper)
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:LAPD officers told to collect social media data on every ... by thephyber on Thursday September 09, 2021 @12:54PM (#28471806)
Yes, lying about your primary government identity is ill-advised.

Lying and saying that you don’t have a social media account isn’t so clear.

[ Parent | on HN ]