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Beyond Pride Month: Protecting Digital Identities For LGBTQ+ People

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The internet provides people space to build communities, shed light on injustices, and acquire vital knowledge that might not otherwise be available. And for LGBTQ+ individuals, digital spaces enable people that are not yet out to engage with their gender and sexual orientation.

In the age of so much passive surveillance, it can feel daunting if not impossible to strike any kind of privacy online. We can’t blame you for feeling this way, but there’s plenty you can do to keep your information private and secure online. What’s most important is that you think through the specific risks you face and take the right steps to protect against them. 

The first step is to create a security plan. Following that, consider some of the recommended advice below and see which steps fit best for your specific needs:  

  • Use multiple browsers for different use cases. Compartmentalization of sensitive data is key. Since many websites are finicky about the type of browser you’re using, it’s normal to have multiple browsers installed on one device. Designate one for more sensitive activities and configure the settings to have higher privacy.
  • Use a VPN to bypass local censorship, defeat local surveillance, and connect your devices securely to the network of an organization on the other side of the internet. This is extra helpful for accessing pro-LGBTQ+ content from locations that ban access to this material.
  • If your cell phone allows it, hide sensitive apps away from the home screen. Although these apps will still be available on your phone, this hides them into a special folder so that prying eyes are less likely to find them.
  • Separate your digital identities to mitigate the risk of doxxing, as the personal information exposed about you is often f

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