Digital Security Checklists for Activists

Plain language steps for digital security. Because protecting yourself helps keep your whole community safer.

New checklist: Added ICE Watch Digital Security checklist for anyone filming or tracking ICE/CBP/DHS to hold them accountable.

Digital Security & Physical Safety Checklists

Simple guides
to keep us more safe

We built this because digital security shouldn't be overwhelming. We take a harm reduction approach: start where you are and do what you can.

Built from experience
Our guides draw from real organizing work and direct feedback from activists. While every situation is unique, we aim to share practical insights that can help inform your decisions.
Regularly updated
Our content is regularly reviewed by organizers who understand security concerns. We work to keep information current as risks and technologies evolve.

Common Misconceptions

When we start talking about digital security, we often hear these concerns. We think there's more to the story.

"I have nothing to hide"

The more engaged you are in any social movement work, the more your data can be used to map networks of activists. The best time to start protecting yourself is before you're as deeply involved.

"They already know everything"

While data collection is widespread, you can significantly reduce your digital footprint and protect future activities.

"They don't care about what I'm doing"

Mass surveillance affects everyone. Your data can be used to profile communities, predict protests, or target those you care about. Protecting your communications helps protect all of us.

Latest Surveillance News

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Two women convicted of stalking ICE agent during Los Angeles immigration protestsLos Angeles Times

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Two women convicted of stalking ICE agent during Los Angeles immigration protests

DHS Ordered OpenAI To Share User Data In First Known Warrant For ChatGPT PromptsForbes

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DHS Ordered OpenAI To Share User Data In First Known Warrant For ChatGPT Prompts

The Government Just Made it Harder to See What Spy Tech it Buys404 Media

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The Government Just Made it Harder to See What Spy Tech it Buys

Recent Site Updates

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Added a Spanish version of the "Police at the Door" poster.
New checklist: Added ICE Watch Digital Security checklist for anyone filming or tracking ICE/CBP/DHS to hold them accountable.
New checklist: Added Doxxing Defense Checklist.
Added "disabled advertising ID" checklist item to the essentials checklist and protest checklist
Add ability to copy the link to any checklist item so you can share it directly. Look for the 🔗 icon next to the title.