Digital Privacy Tips

Remember

The information presented on this website is intended for general education purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional and/or legal advice.

Although Camo Care does not collect your information, we can not ensure the security of external sites to which we link. Use a resource like Cookieserve to determine if a website is meeting your privacy needs.

Quick Tips from Digital Defense Fund

  • Online

    • Use DuckDuckGo instead of Google
    • Clear internet history frequently
    • Use TOR or no-log VPN to browse internet
    • Browse online using incognito mode

  • On the Phone

    • Turn off location sharing on all devices
    • Disable your Mobile Ad ID on cellphone
    • Use Firefox Focus instead of default browser on cell phone
    • Use end-to-end encrypted chat (e.g., Signal)
    • Use strong PIN for all digital devices

  • In Person at the Clinic

    • Wear mask, sunglasses, hat and hoodie
    • If possible, do not use your own vehicle to go to the clinic and/or park a safe distance away
    • If possible, have someone you trust drive you or take public transit to the clinic

Resources to protect your privacy

Everyone leaves a digital footprint. Here are some resources that can help you protect your privacy.

Digital Defense Fund: Guide to Abortion Privacyopen_in_new

  • Guides to disable personalized advertisements
  • How to prevent tech companies storing your data related to pregnancy/abortion
  • How to stop others from seeing your phone texts or internet history

Electronic Frontier Foundation: Digital Security for Abortionopen_in_new

  • Guide to "compartmentalize" data
  • How to limit data tracking online
  • Develop a security checklist