In an era where digital surveillance is a norm, protecting one’s privacy becomes paramount. This section provides practical guidance and strategies for privacy protection against the backdrop of increasing surveillance by governments and corporations. It covers a range of topics, from understanding digital footprints to employing encryption and other privacy tools. The resources here aim to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to protect their digital identity and personal information in today’s interconnected world.
- Security In-a-Box is recognized as a fundamental resource worldwide for those needing privacy protection and digital security. It helps users create and maintain strong passwords, secure online communication, protect against physical threats and malware, and provides guidelines for safe internet browsing and file management. The project, aimed at empowering users with knowledge and tools for digital safety and privacy protection reflects a commitment to enhancing online security for vulnerable groups and individuals​.
- The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is dedicated to digital privacy protection, free speech, and innovation. It offers the “Surveillance Self-Defense” (SSD) guide which gives step-by-step tutorials on a variety of privacy and security tools. The guide emphasizes everyone’s unique threat model, from activists to journalists, and covers diverse situations like government surveillance or data-mining corporations. SSD also educates users about the limitations of privacy tools and encourages strong security practices to increase the cost and effort of surveillance, making it less attractive to adversaries.
- Developed by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), “Cover Your Tracks“serves as both a tool for users to understand their browser’s uniqueness and identifiability online and a research project to uncover online trackers’ tools and techniques. “Cover Your Tracks” analyzes both browser uniqueness and the efficacy of tracker blockers, providing insights into users’ protection against online tracking. It tests various types of trackers to determine protection levels and informs users about their browser fingerprint’s uniqueness compared to others​.
- Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) allows users to quickly check if their online accounts have been compromised in data breaches. HIBP aggregates data from various breaches, providing a public service to raise awareness about the prevalence and risks of online attacks. The site emphasizes the importance of understanding the scale and frequency of data breaches in the digital age, helping users identify and address potential risks to their online accounts.