Digital Security for Protests & Public Documentation
Protests and public demonstrations increasingly involve digital surveillance, device searches, and data collection by both state and private actors. This page focuses on practical steps for protecting personal information, securing devices, and reducing digital risk when attending or documenting public actions.
Digital precautions do not eliminate risk, and they should be balanced against accessibility, safety, and situational awareness. The resources below emphasize harm reduction, not secrecy or evasion.
- EFF ā Surveillance Self-Defense (SSD) ā step-by-step digital safety for activists; āAttending a Protestā pocket guide. EFF Security Scorecard
- PEN America / CPJ ā safety resources for covering or documenting protests; emergency contacts. PEN America
Critical Mass: Three Point Five Percent 