Digital Security Checklists for Activists
Plain language steps for digital security. Because protecting yourself helps keep your whole community safer.
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.
Common Misconceptions
When we start talking about digital security, we often hear these concerns. We think there's more to the story.
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.
While data collection is widespread, you can significantly reduce your digital footprint and protect future activities.
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
View all newsWe Sued ICE to Get Its Spyware Contract. The Agency Is Redacting Essentially Everything• 404 Media
DOJ Wants to Know Who on Reddit, X Criticizes ICE’s Tactics (2)• news.bloomberglaw.com
What we know about how the U.S. government uses spyware (and what we don't)• NPR
Recent Site Updates
View all updatesAdded a warrant canary to the site and updated our privacy policy with information about how we respond to legal demands.
New page: How to use Proton safely. A full guide to what's encrypted and what isn't on Proton Mail, Docs, and VPN, common misunderstandings, and when to use other tools instead.
New page: Security Update Checker. Easy way to see if your phone or laptop is still receiving security updates. This helps protect your data from cops, spyware, and hackers.
Want to help contribute to Activist Checklist? We now have a step-by-step guide for writing, editing, translating, and coding! It's even got its own dedicated site: Activist Checklist Contributor Guide.
New page: Host a security party — A guide for convening your friends or organizing group to work through digital security steps together.