Workplace violence doesn't always stay at work.

Healthcare workers need to protect our home addresses. Yesterday, I explained why.

Today, I'll show you how.

https://twitter.com/BurgartBioethix/status/1616895318276116487

Unfortunately, the first time I realized how much data led to my home address was in 2019 when I was being harassed by an angry anti-vaxxer.

Seeing my info listed on every data broker site I checked was scary.

https://twitter.com/Esqueer_/status/1574752103641370624

We can't control all the information about us on the internet, but we can take steps to make our personal data harder to find.

Most of us don't control our digital exposure because:

• We don't understand our risk

• It's stressful to realize our level of exposure

• Removing info is time-consuming

• Requires perpetual effort

But with some simple steps and some time, you can increase you and your loved ones' safety.

If you only do one thing today, learn how to opt out of data broker websites.

Opting out of most of these sites takes time, but it doesn't take much brain power. You can do it while you binge-watch Netflix.

Here are 3 step-by-step anti-doxing guides I use to assess my data safety:

1 - @EqualityLabs' "Anti-doxing Guide for Activists Facing Attacks"

In 2019, the DIY guide helped me secure my identity from the biggest data brokers. Now I understand and anticipate future safety needs as well.

https://equalitylabs.medium.com/anti-doxing-guide-for-activists-facing-attacks-from-the-alt-right-ec6c290f543c

2 - Big Ass Data Broker Opt Out List by @yaelwrites.

The diligent, organized list also includes valuable info re: how long it takes for the company to comply with an opt-out request.

Helpful visual categories:

☠️ --> opt-out of these sites first

https://github.com/yaelwrites/Big-Ass-Data-Broker-Opt-Out-List

3 - Journalists @dontclickonthat and @neenahyena put together another great guide at @nytopen:

How to Dox Yourself on the Internet: A step-by-step guide to finding and removing your personal information from the internet.

https://open.nytimes.com/how-to-dox-yourself-on-the-internet-d2892b4c5954

The @dontclickonthat & @neenahyena resource includes:

• A Guide to Doxxing Yourself on the Internet

• Social Media Security and Privacy Checklists

• Doxxing Curriculum Guide

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AyDO5QDp9UUbHHGT3d9JpcTni94xpY66q657a8rDz4I/edit

As a gender-affirming care provider, the attacks on hospitals and providers in Boston increased my level of concern.

I used a DIY approach for years, but I was having trouble keeping up with all the data broker sites.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/childrens-hospitals-become-targets-of-anti-transgender-attacks-and-harassment

I ultimately decided to try a paid program called @deleteme. Despite my diligence, they definitely found additional listings I had missed or been unsuccessful in removing.

If you want to try it, the referral link below offers 20% off.

https://joindeleteme.com/refer/?coupon=RFR-182498-934WMG

TL;DR

3 great DIY Anti-Doxing options:

1 - @EqualityLabs Guide for Activists

2 - @yaelwrites' Big Ass Data Broker Opt Out List

3 - Think Like a Doxer guide from @dontclickonthat & @neenahyena

If you have the resources, you can consider using paid services like @deleteme.