Personal Safety & Privacy Guide
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Personal Safety & Privacy Guide
Create a comprehensive personal safety strategy to protect yourself from online harassment, stalking, and privacy violations. Actionable steps to secure your digital life.
If You're in Immediate Danger
Call 911 immediately. Use a safe device (library computer, friend's phone) if you suspect monitoring.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (24/7, confidential)
Download the Safety Planning Workbook
A comprehensive guide with detailed checklists, threat assessment tools, privacy tool recommendations, and step-by-step guides for creating your personal safety strategy.
Download Workbook (PDF)What's Covered
Digital Footprint Audit
Google yourself, check data brokers, and remove personal information online
Account Security
Strong passwords, two-factor authentication, and permission reviews
Location Protection
Disable location tracking, VPN usage, and app permission management
Threat Assessment
Evaluate online and physical safety concerns with guided questions
Priority Safety Actions
- Google yourself and set up alerts for your name
- Enable two-factor authentication on all accounts
- Turn off location sharing and disable geotagging in photos
- Review and remove personal info from data broker sites
Emergency Support Resources
Emergency: 911
Domestic Violence: 1-800-799-7233
Sexual Assault (RAINN): 1-800-656-4673
Cyber Civil Rights: 1-844-878-2274
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