Watchman Privacy 15 - Privacy Expert JJ Luna on How to Be Invisible
Sep 24, 2021
JJ Luna, a privacy expert who lived under threat in Francoist Spain, shares invaluable insights into maintaining anonymity. He discusses practical steps like using PO boxes and refusing unnecessary personal identifiers. Luna suggests that self-employment enhances privacy and offers low-barrier options for remote work. He emphasizes the importance of choosing the right countries for relocation, like Mexico and Ecuador, and recounts real stories where privacy measures saved lives. Additionally, he warns about the Corporate Transparency Act and its implications for anonymity.
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Underground Life In Franco's Spain
- JJ Luna lived a double life in Franco's Spain, operating underground under the name Ricardo while publicly working as a photographer.
- He kept meetings quiet and separate, and no one connected his two identities, which kept him safe from persecution.
Hide Your Home Address
- Hide your home address by decoupling your true name from your physical address.
- Use a post office box and have mail handled there, including FedEx and UPS when possible.
Refuse Unnecessary SSN Requests
- Refuse to give your Social Security number when it's not required and accept minor awkwardness.
- JJ Luna reports officials often accept refusal and proceed without it.
