[new release] geotargeting: the political value of your location
A new Influence Industry release on how geotargeting is used in political processes.
[new release] contested data and the catalan independence referendum
A new Influence Industry release on data usage in the Catalan Independence Referendum.
[update] security-in-a-box tactic guides
Our Digital Security project has released updates to guides on themes such as protecting yourself from malware attacks, maintaining strong passwords and using your smart phone securely.
[New release]
The influence industry
The Data and Politics team at Our Data Our Selves is proud to announce The Influence Industry series. Structured around a number of timed releases, the series will focus on Tactical Tech's ongoing research into how data is used in democratic processes, particularly elections. Click below for an overview and what to expect from this series.
[About us]
Tactical tech
Technology is impacting our civil liberties, our rights, and our autonomy. Building on 15 years of experience, Tactical Tech is responding to these shifts by finding practical solutions and sharing them with a network of activists, technologists and engaged citizens.
[Key theme]
Privacy
Personal data is a valuable asset, but everybody has the right to privacy. Tactical Tech helps people to understand what data collection is, how it is affecting the world we live in, and what can be done about it.
[Key theme]
Digital security
Finding safe ways to communicate is a basic requirement for NGOs, activists, advocates and journalists. Tactical Tech provides up-to-date tools, advice and capacity building to respond to shifting digital security needs.
[Key theme]
Info-activism
Mobilisation is the key to campaigning. Tactical Tech's Info-Activism work provides tools to help rights advocates create, find and utilise information tactically.