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Essential Terms & Definitions
PII (Personally Identifiable Information)
Any information that identifies or traces a person, directly or indirectly
OPSEC (Operational Security)
Protecting PII and identifying friends vs foes
INFOSEC (Information Security)
Protecting information from unauthorized access or modification
VPN (Virtual Private Network)
Hides your IP address and makes online activity harder to track
End-to-End Encryption
Only people in the conversation can see messages
Metadata
Hidden data in photos/videos (location, device info, etc.)
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General OPSEC Best Practices
Use fake names/aliases when possible
Limit social media presence
Don't overshare personal information
Always use a VPN
Keep devices updated
Turn off biometrics on devices
Remove metadata before sharing files
Use link cleaners for URLs
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Secure Communication
✅ SECURE
Signal
Signal
❌ UNSECURE
Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, Discord
Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, Discord
Trust but Verify
Always ensure new contacts are good actors before sharing sensitive information
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OPSEC During Protests
Know Your Rights
Understand protester rights before attending (ACLU Guide)
Secure Your Phone
Use strong password/PIN • NO biometrics in US • Consider leaving phone behind
Stick with Trusted Groups
Find well-organized groups • Listen to experienced organizers • Have exit plans
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OPSEC for Organizers
Build Your Network Safely
Practice "Trust but Verify" and "Least Privilege Access"
Create Security Culture
Know threats • Set up secure systems • Coordinate with other groups
Know the Law
Understand permits and local laws (Constitutional Protest Guide)
Protect Your PII
Remove personal info from internet using privacy tools
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Essential Security Tools
ExifCleaner: Remove metadata from files
LinkCleaner: Remove tracking from URLs
Signal: Encrypted messaging
VPN Service: Hide your IP address
Privacy Tools: Remove personal data from internet