"Activist Checklist - Digital Security for Activists".

1. Purpose and Philosophy

This resource provides plain language steps for digital security. It is built because digital security should not be overwhelming. It operates on a harm reduction approach, encouraging users to "start where you are and do what you can". A core message is that protecting yourself helps keep your whole community safer. It aims to counter common misconceptions, stressing that data can be used to map networks of activists and that users can significantly reduce their digital footprint.

2. Content and Guides

The resource features various comprehensive checklists organized by specific security needs:

• Security essentials (core security practices every activist should follow).

• Prepare for a protest (digital security for anyone attending a protest).

• Signal security checklist (securing the Signal messaging app).

• Travel & flight security (digital security practices for activists traveling).

• Secondary phone (setting up an extra phone for activism and protests).

• Spyware protection (protecting against spyware and surveillance software).

• Emergency planning (establishing an emergency support network).

• Action organizer checklist (for movement organizers and coordinators).

3. Reliability and Maintenance

The guides are built from experience, drawing from real organizing work and direct feedback from activists. The content is regularly updated and reviewed by organizers who understand security concerns, ensuring the information remains current as risks and technologies evolve.

4. Additional Features and Context

The site includes pages detailing Latest Surveillance News and Recent Site Updates, such as new pages on Link Sharing and the addition of a Personal Emergency Planning Checklist. The project is affiliated with the Neighborhood Anarchist Collective and its content is available under Creative Commons BY-SA.