Take back control of your data

Plain-English guides to reducing your digital footprint, from the basics to the hard stuff. No hype, no product pitches, no politics.

Who this is for

Journalists and activists, especially anyone working where surveillance is routine or the law isn't on your side. The guides cover secure communication, encryption, anonymity tools and safe travel, and they say plainly what each precaution can and can't do.

Everyone else. Most of the privacy you can gain comes from a handful of settings and habits. Start with the basics, and go deeper only where it matters to you.

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