https://wiki.digitalrights.community/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=Tips_for_doing_online_research_safelyTips for doing online research safely - Revision history2026-05-03T00:02:45ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.42.3https://wiki.digitalrights.community/index.php?title=Tips_for_doing_online_research_safely&diff=47900&oldid=prevKristin1: Created a page on safe online research of threats2023-08-09T16:30:24Z<p>Created a page on safe online research of threats</p>
<p><b>New page</b></p><div>== How to carry out your research safely ==<br />
As we all know -- access to information is critically important to human rights defenders. However, accessing needed information can sometimes be censored, and your online activity (including searches) can often be surveilled. For these reasons, it is helpful to know about your options to circumvent internet censorship and how to protect yourself from being surveilled online. Here is a collection of [[Safe internet browsing using VPN and Tor browser|resources on safe internet browsing]].<br />
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== Desk research tips ==<br />
The Totem project offers a [https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_DR_EN+001/about free online course on desk research] for journalists and human rights defenders. You will come away from this course understanding:<br />
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* How to conduct intelligent research online research on databases, people and sources<br />
* Best practices and tips for conducting information research beyond a Google search<br />
* How to search and extract data contained in local, national and international databases<br />
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== Existing research on threats ==<br />
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=== Transnational repression ===<br />
As you research your opponents capabilities, it is helpful to look at [https://tnr-research.uwazi.io existing research reports] on how governments are carrying out surveillance and other repression tactics against HRDs in other countries. (Note: You can use the search box on this database to search for words or phrases within the reports)<br />
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=== Pegasus (and other spyware) ===<br />
On [[How to mitigate your risk of being subject to Pegasus surveillance|this wiki page]], you will find some resources related to Pegasus (and other spyware) including a list of countries known to have purchased Pegasus.</div>Kristin1