A comprehensive guide details step-by-step instructions for enhancing privacy settings on Meta platforms, specifically targeting ad preferences and data collection. The guide walks users through disabling targeted advertising, preventing cross-platform data sharing, and unlinking third-party data collection on Facebook and Instagram accounts. Additional privacy recommendations include using Firefox browser and Privacy Badger extension.
Privacy advocacy faces two harmful mindsets: the belief that privacy is dead and the perfectionist approach that dismisses imperfect privacy solutions. The article emphasizes the importance of celebrating incremental privacy improvements and supporting individuals' gradual adoption of privacy-focused tools.
Cloudflare and CyberPeace Institute have partnered to create CyberPeace Tracer, a resource providing data-driven insights about cyber threats targeting NGOs and civil society organizations. The initiative addresses the critical need for cybersecurity in humanitarian sectors, where organizations face an average of 95 million attacks daily. Through this collaboration, vulnerable organizations gain access to email security tools and real-time threat intelligence sharing.
A comprehensive guide for activists details essential digital security practices, focusing on protecting personal information during protests and daily life through secure communication tools and privacy measures. The resource provides specific recommendations for secure messaging apps, VPN services, and proper phone configuration to minimize surveillance risks and maintain anonymity during activist activities.