Digital Security Checklists for Activists

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

New in October 2025: A News aggregation page with articles about surveillance • Protecting Against Spyware checklist • Movies and books about surveillance • And a "Police at the Door" printable poster

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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Police Unmask Millions of Surveillance Targets Because of Flock Redaction Error404 Media

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This link bypasses the paywall. See original.

Privacy advocates: ICE using private data to intimidate observers and activists

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How Hackers Are Fighting Back Against ICEElectronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)

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Recent Site Updates

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Add ability to copy the link to any checklist item so you can share it directly. Look for the 🔗 icon next to the title.
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New page: News articles related to surveillance and movement repression. (RSS feed available!)