The battle for privacy rights will be a long one. This isn't a sprint, it's a marathon. If you want to be a good advocate, you must learn to rest when you need it.
πͺ« Learn more on why it's fundamental to learn how and when to rest.
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There is so much to do in the movement for better privacy rights.
So much, that it's sometimes easy to feel discouraged with what's left to accomplish. But everything helps, and even the smallest action counts.
π§© Learn more on why every action and every victory matters, no matter how small.
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π¨ This Week In Privacy #46 will be live in 30 minutes, we'll be talking about the FCC banning foreign made routers, Systemd has added the option for age verification on Linux and the latest in the privacy & security space! π
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If you manage a digital rights group or organization, make sure you aren't subjecting your contributors to the very privacy-invasive tech you're fighting against.
βοΈ Learn more on why it's important to maintain integrity.
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In your privacy work, be careful to never collect the data of others without their prior consent. It's crucial to protect the data of your allies in the work you do, whether you're an individual or an organization.
π‘οΈ Learn more on what you can do to safeguard the data of your privacy comrades [β¦]
As privacy advocates, it's important to be a voice for resistance and take a stand against abusive practices. One way to do this is to refuse to participate in privacy-intrusive requests, or use invasive software.
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If you are developing a privacy-focused application or website, don't make the mistake to neglect the design aspect of it. This could have a significant negative impact on adoption by a general audience.
π₯° Learn more on why you should make your design appealing and accessible for all.
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Accessibility is indispensable to inclusivity, and should always be a priority. To make our privacy communities welcoming for all, we must integrate accessibility in our practice from the start.
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Inclusivity is not only the right thing, it's also essential to grow our movement. If we want privacy rights to succeed, we must build communities where everyone feels safe and welcome.
β Learn more on how to keep your communities inclusive.
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For our privacy rights movement to grow, we must bring more people in. To accomplish this, it's fundamental to discuss privacy in ways that are accessible to newcomers.
π Learn more on how you can improve your advocacy work to make it more approachable to beginners.
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To succeed with our privacy rights movement, we must support each other. A good way to do this is to never forget to give credit where credit is due.
π Learn more on how you can help make your allies feel seen and valued.
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In privacy like everywhere else, diversity is a strength. For your community to thrive, it's important to value people with different expertise.
π Learn more on how to recognize, respect, and retain experts with skills different to yours.
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The privacy community is made of individuals and organizations that sometimes hold quite different views. When these divergences lead to infighting, we have to ask how these internal wars impact our community negatively.
π€ Learn more on how you can start alliances instead of wars.
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Kindness is an essential quality for privacy advocates. To grow our movement, we must meet people from a place of camaraderie.
π Learn more on how you can integrate kindness in your work while being relentless with institutions.
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π¨ Less than 168 days remain before Android becomes a locked down platform!
Google intends to force all software developers to register with a centralized Google service before their apps can run on the biggest mobile operating system on the planet, regardless of whether those apps are [β¦]
Fighting for privacy rights is a collective endeavor. You cannot do it alone. Anyone around you contributing is fighting the same battle by your side. To succeed, we must care for each other.
π Learn more on what you can do to support your privacy comrades.
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At times, it can feel like the privacy community is niche and isolated. The battle for privacy rights is difficult, and its defenders are often scattered. This is why it's essential to support each other.
π Learn more on how you can lift your allies up, and help to grow the movement.
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Everyone have different needs and face different dangers when their personal data gets exposed. To give actionable privacy advice, it's essential to consider each person's unique situation.
π€ Learn more on how to evaluate each person's threat model.
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Privacy isn't just about the tools.
It also isn't just about the laws.
And it isn't just about the practices either.
For privacy to become the default, we must consider technology, law, and culture altogether.
π Learn more on how to evaluate the whole landscape.
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π₯π΄ Episode #44 of This Week in Privacy is live in 30 minutes, Jonah & Nate will be going live in a special stream together in person. They'll be talking about Chat Control and other popular stories in the #privacy and #security space! Come say hi! π
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π₯π΄ Episode #44 of This Week in Privacy is live in 30 minutes, Jonah & Nate will be going live in a special stream together in person. They'll be talking about Chat Control and other popular stories in the #privacy and #security space! Come say hi! π
https://streamyard.com/watch/5WgU5YvZhGVJ [β¦]
When we think about privacy, we often focus on the technical tools. While this is an important part of it, it's crucial to also consider how regulations and invasive practices can impact us collectively.
βΎοΈ Learn more on how to expand your perspective on data privacy.
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Commercial social media is one of the biggest sources of data exploitation. By staying active there, we continue to indirectly support this invasion of privacy.
π± Learn more on how you can minimize your presence and slowly build better social networks.
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As privacy activists, it's important to support the tools and organizations with good practices, but also to lead by example when it comes to moving away from the surveillance ecosystem.
β‘οΈ Learn more on why and how to move away from Big Tech.
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If you're ready to fight for privacy rights, Privacy Guides is building the resources to support you πβ
Whether you're a privacy activist, digital rights organization, or someone who wants to start, the Privacy Activist Toolbox is for you! π§° [β¦]
In your privacy advocacy, it's essential to use and recommend tools that are reliable to protect privacy. For this, you need to stay skeptical and investigate claims.
β οΈ Learn more on how to evaluate privacy claims, and recommend tools that are trustworthy.
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Once you know your privacy laws, it's good to get familiar with the process to report violations. Submitting a complaint is often simple, and can have a significant positive impact on your community.
π§ββοΈ Learn more on why and how you should report violations of your privacy laws.
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Every single day, the importance of holding on to our right to privacy grows. Itβs a shield against discrimination and a tool for empowerment, central to equality in all forms.
Today we celebrate the women in our community, and all the women leading [β¦]
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Being well-informed about the data protection regulations in your own jurisdiction can be a significant asset for your personal and collective battles to improve privacy.
π Learn more on what to look for when researching your local privacy laws.
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