Women’s Technology Safety & Privacy Toolkit
The Women’s Technology Safety & Privacy Toolkit, created by the Safety Net Australia Project at WESNET, is for women experiencing tech abuse to learn how they can increase their technology safety and privacy. This toolkit includes resource guides ranging from online privacy and safety tips to smartphone privacy and location safety information, and much more.
Online Safety & Privacy
Browsers and Wi-Fi
- Internet Browser Privacy Tips
- Public Wi-Fi Security Tips [*NEW*]
- WiFi Safety & Privacy: Tips for Victim Service Agencies and Survivors (link to our sister site, NNEDV)
General Online Privacy and Security
- Being Web Wise
- Increasing Privacy and Security when Using Google
- Online Privacy and Safety Tips
- Password Safety
- Tips for Secure Email [*NEW*]
Nonconsensual Sharing of Intimate Images
- Image-Based Abuse [*UPDATED*]
Social Media
Smartphones
Device Privacy and Security Guides
Smartphone Tips
How-To Videos
- Video: how to turn off location on an android (eSafety Women)
- Video: how to turn off location on an iPhone (eSafety Women)
- Video: how to set passcodes to protect Android phones and tablets (eSafety Women)
- Video: set strong passcodes to protect iPhones and iPads (eSafety Women)
Apps (for smartphones and tablets)
Visit the App Safety Centre for more on mobile apps developed for survivors experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault. This toolkit contains information for survivors, practitioners, and app developers.
Devices and Hardware
- Computer Spyware and Safety
- Computer and Laptop Security Tips [*NEW*]
- Securing Your Home Wi-Fi Network/Router [*NEW*]
- Video: Device Security (by 1800RESPECT)
