Privacy Resources

1. Cover Your Tracks

Cover Your Tracks is a browser testing tool designed to show how third-party trackers view and identify your online activity. It checks the unique configuration of your browser, revealing how distinctive you appear to potential trackers. Alongside giving users a personalized report, it also fuels ongoing research into tracking methods and the effectiveness of various privacy tools.

2. Privacy Badger

Privacy Badger is a browser extension that automatically blocks hidden trackers from following you across different websites. Once the add-on detects any third party consistently tracking your browsing behavior without permission, it prevents them from loading additional content. This is intended to be a simple, “set it and forget it” method to protect your privacy online.

3. Surveillance Self-Defense (SSD)

Surveillance Self-Defense is a comprehensive guide that helps users develop secure online habits and employ privacy-preserving tools. It covers a broad spectrum of topics—ranging from password best practices to metadata protection—and walks you through the installation and use of security-friendly software. The goal is to empower individuals to better guard their communications and data.

4. The Atlas of Surveillance

The Atlas of Surveillance is a public database and interactive map showing which policing agencies in the United States employ specific surveillance technologies, including drones and automated license plate readers. The project utilizes crowdsourced data and investigative journalism to create a continuously updated repository, shedding light on how and where these tools are being deployed.