Exactly. nostr:npub1528y9s3jg3ka6uez8xctzl9yq6ppkp6zmxe9ud6dttuv94ndrffqer2m8n has a point. In this case, hiding the SSID might be enough.
But still, Google and Microsoft will use whatever the NSA is demanding and I'm sure they track at least mac addresses of devices connected to the hidden AP
it's not perfect, but opting out it is better than doing nothing. hiding your ssid is also a good option, but again not perfect, there are plenty of tools that identify hidden networks. privacy through layers of obscurity is the name of the game here. i could write a chapter here, but this post is focussed on one simple "win" that will increase privacy.
