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How to keep your data safe when protesting The government of Georgia is set to deport 25 foreign nationals who were involved in protests that occurred late last year. This information has been reported by several news outlets referencing the Interior Ministry of Georgia. The demonstrations arose in response to the parliamentary elections held in the country. Considering the protests and the subsequent actions taken by the authorities, the digital rights organisation Access Now has issued a series of cybersecurity recommendations for individuals participating in peaceful demonstrations. During a protest, particularly if the situation escalates, it can be challenging to focus on cybersecurity when personal safety is at stake. Therefore, Access Now's guidance emphasizes the importance of securing one's devices prior to attending a protest. Much of the advice provided consists of fundamental digital hygiene practices that everyone should adopt, which is why we invited Access Now onto our podcast at the start of the year, a time when many are looking to establish positive habits. Mohammed Al-Maskati serves as the Director of the Digital Security Helpline at Access Now and is on the show. New Year, New Tech Resolutions The team discuss their New Year’s Tech Resolutions – and ask for yours in return. The programme is presented by Gareth Mitchell and the studio expert is Angelica Mari. More on this week's stories: Access Now – Digital Safety Tips for Peaceful Gatherings Production Manager: Liz Tuohy Editor: Ania Lichtarowicz For new episodes, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or via this link for the PodExtra edition: https://somewhere-on-earth-the-global-tech-podcast-the-podextra-edition.pod.fan/ Follow us on the socials: Join our Facebook group Instagram BlueSky If you like Somewhere on Earth, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Contact us by email: hello@somewhereonearth.co Send us a voice note: via WhatsApp: +44 7486 329 484 Find a Story + Make it News = Change the World Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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How to keep your data safe when protesting and New Year Tech Resolutions
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2025-01-07 21:07
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How to keep your data safe when protesting


The government of Georgia is set to deport 25 foreign nationals who were involved in protests that occurred late last year. This information has been reported by several news outlets referencing the Interior Ministry of Georgia. The demonstrations arose in response to the parliamentary elections held in the country. Considering the protests and the subsequent actions taken by the authorities, the digital rights organisation Access Now has issued a series of cybersecurity recommendations for individuals participating in peaceful demonstrations. During a protest, particularly if the situation escalates, it can be challenging to focus on cybersecurity when personal safety is at stake. Therefore, Access Now's guidance emphasizes the importance of securing one's devices prior to attending a protest. Much of the advice provided consists of fundamental digital hygiene practices that everyone should adopt, which is why we invited Access Now onto our podcast at the start of the year, a time when many are looking to establish positive habits. Mohammed Al-Maskati serves as the Director of the Digital Security Helpline at Access Now and is on the show.


New Year, New Tech Resolutions

The team discuss their New Year’s Tech Resolutions – and ask for yours in return.


The programme is presented by Gareth Mitchell and the studio expert is Angelica Mari.


More on this week's stories:


Access Now – Digital Safety Tips for Peaceful Gatherings


Production Manager: Liz Tuohy

Editor: Ania Lichtarowicz



For new episodes, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or via this link for the PodExtra edition:

https://somewhere-on-earth-the-global-tech-podcast-the-podextra-edition.pod.fan/


Follow us on the socials:

Join our Facebook group

Instagram

BlueSky


If you like Somewhere on Earth, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify


Contact us by email: hello@somewhereonearth.co

Send us a voice note: via WhatsApp: +44 7486 329 484


Find a Story + Make it News = Change the World

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices