New & Updated Tech Safety Resources
Safety Net is excited to announce our new and updated resources (below). We hope these materials will help survivors and victim service providers who are trying to navigate technology, privacy, and...
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Global Encryption Day 2022
It’s a pleasure for NNEDV’s Safety Net Team to mark Global Encryption Day 2022. In our contemporary world, it has been increasingly important for survivors to have access to secure online communication...
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Ring Collaborates with NNEDV to Support Survivors Nationwide
Ring has announced a donation of up to 10,000 home security devices to support survivor safety across the United States. With the goal of enhancing safety planning for domestic violence survivors and...
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Reflections on 2022
As we start the new year, we are reflecting back on 2022. It was another busy year where we worked to expand partnerships and explore new strategies to support victim service providers in addressing...
View ArticleSafety and Privacy While Using Uber
An important part of empowering survivors of abuse is helping them to know and understand the options they have available for improving their safety and privacy. Domestic violence advocates play a...
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Teen Dating Violence Awarenss Month (TDVAM)
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). Although technology has advantages, it also introduces serious concerns. We should continually – not only in February – raise awareness about...
View ArticleMarch 2023 - New & Updated Tech Safety Resources
Safety Net is excited to announce our new and updated resources (below)! We hope these materials will help survivors and victim service providers who are trying to navigate technology, privacy, and...
View ArticlePartnering to Address Location Tracking
Today, Apple and Google announced they are partnering to address the misuse of Bluetooth location tracking devices. Unwanted tracking is an increasingly common tactic of abuse and concern for...
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New Guide to Securing Devices and Accounts
We're thrilled to continue our partnership with Norton by launching "Securing Devices and Accounts" a NEW privacy- and security-focused resource for survivors of abuse, stalking, and other gender-based...
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Google Brings Unknown Tracker Alerts to Android
Example of an unknown tracker alert Google has announced that unknown Bluetooth tracker alerts are coming to Android devices. This update is intended to prevent stalking facilitated by Bluetooth...
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Leave the Meeting: A Recommendation for Advocates Concerned About AI Meeting...
Several organizations have contacted Safety Net about recent changes in Zoom’s privacy policies, and we have followed much of the reporting about these changes and updates from Zoom. Achieving clarity...
View ArticleEmergency Alerts and Hidden Devices
Survivors of domestic violence are creative, resourceful, resilient, and tech-savvy. They often devise unique strategies to protect themselves and maintain their privacy and safety. One of the...
View ArticleGlobal Encryption Day 2023
On October 21, NNEDV’s Safety Net Team marks Global Encryption Day 2023. Internet-connected technology is now part of people’s everyday lives. This makes it important for survivors to have access to...
View ArticleNorton Donates 5000 Free Product Licenses for Domestic Violence Survivors
Through a unique partnership with TechSoup, and in collaboration with the National Network to End Domestic Violence, Norton is donating up to 5,000 free product licenses to survivors to help them...
View ArticleRing Donation Program Renewed for Another Year
NNEDV is pleased to announce that the Ring Donation Program for Domestic Violence Survivors has been extended for another year! The first round of the program, which ran from November 2022 to October...
View ArticleMeta enables end-to-end encryption by default
Strong encryption is an important element of technology safety for survivors of violence, and for the advocates who support them. Privacy technologies, like encryption, can help survivors seek support...
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Data Privacy Day 2024
Image Via the Stalking Prevention and Awareness Resource Center (SPARC) January is National Stalking Awareness Month and January 28 is Data Privacy Day. In observance of these, we recognize four...
View ArticleSafety Incident Reporting Options Matter for Survivors
Recently, some friends had travel experiences that left them wanting to report concerning behavior to the transportation provider. These experiences highlighted just how different reporting options can...
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Black History Month Tech Spotlight
If you have ever used Zoom, Google Voice, Slack Huddles, or made any type of call over the internet, you have to thank the trailblazer and powerhouse engineer, Dr. Marian Rogers Croak. Dr. Croak...
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Enhanced Security: The New Anti-Stalking Features of iOS 17.5
The upcoming release of iOS 17.5 introduces significant enhancements to security and privacy, particularly in combating unwanted tracking. These updates are important advancements for personal safety,...
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