Use the following checklist to help better protect yourself, your family, and your sources. This checklist is designed to accompany the digital safety guide for journalists in exile.
- I am aware of the digital risks that I face
- I have turned on two-factor authentication for my accounts
- I have the backup codes for each account
- I know how to create a secure password
- I am using different secure passwords for each account
- I have a way to store and use my passwords safely
- I am aware of the steps I need to take to protect myself against phishing
- I have carried out a search of my online data and have taken steps to remove any personal information that I do not want in the public domain
- I know the best and most secure way for me to communicate with others back in my country of origin
- I have spoken with my sources and others about the importance of deleting conversations and other sources of information from their phones in case they are arrested
- I know what personal data is available online regarding my web domain
- I have backed up the content of my website or I have created a mirror of the site
- My site is protected from DDoS attacks
If you need assistance, journalists should contact CPJ via emergencies@cpj.org.