Security of data

Cryptorights gives a pretty good piece on how to encrypting digital communications using PGP. This is of course useful for both human rights workers and journalists. Be sure to read the FAQ which can be accessed at the very bottom of the page. - [Read more]

A tool which allows you to encrypt sensitive human rights information and send it out of the country to a remote Internet server of your choice. A bit like a very secure email. Free download. Simple to set up and use. Documentation available in many languages. Once your information is on the remote server, you can decide to make it public or keep it confidential. - [Read more]

A compilation of open source (read: free) software which you can use to improve the security of your electronic data, email communication, web browsing. Avialable for download or via CDROM. Good reviews of each item, explaining why its useful. Passwords, encryption, data storage and back-up, firewalls, anti-virus software. - [Read more]

Snoop Proof Email, Anonymous Remailers, Surf Anonymously, HTML Filters, Cookie Busters, Voice Privacy, Email & File Privacy, Secure Instant Messaging, Web Encryption, Telnet Encryption, Disk Encryption | Disk/File Erasing Programs, Privacy Policy Generators, Password Security, Firewalls - great for human rights activists living in dangerous areas, but also spies, traffickers of all nature, and pedophiles. - [Read more]