diff --git a/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-protect-your-allies.md b/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-protect-your-allies.md index a59b378c..47ff2a17 100644 --- a/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-protect-your-allies.md +++ b/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-protect-your-allies.md @@ -10,9 +10,9 @@ Here's what you can do to safeguard the data of your privacy comrades: ## Where we might collect and share the data of others -There are many ways we might collect the data of others in our daily advocacy, sometimes without even realizing it fully. +There are many ways we might collect the data of others in the course of our advocacy, sometimes without even realizing it. -It's important to develop an awareness of the data we collect and share ourselves, and protect the data of others with the greatest care. Not only is this critical for [integrity](tip-stay-true-to-your-principles.md), but it's also fundamental to build and keep the trust of our allies. Which in return is essential to build and grow our movement. +It's important to develop an awareness of the data we collect and share ourselves, and protect the data of others with the greatest care. Not only is this critical for [integrity](tip-stay-true-to-your-principles.md), but it's also fundamental to build and keep the trust of our allies. This in return is essential to build and grow our movement. Here are a some examples of other people's data we might collect or share in the context of our privacy advocacy work, whether intentionally or inadvertently: @@ -101,6 +101,6 @@ Regardless of the data we have to collect, we should always make sure to: ## More resources -- [Data is a toxic asset (Bruce Schneier blog)](https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2016/03/data_is_a_toxic.html) +- [Data is a toxic asset (*Bruce Schneier*)](https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2016/03/data_is_a_toxic.html) -- [The importance of protecting the data of others (Privacy Guides)](https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/03/10/the-privacy-of-others/) +- [The importance of protecting the data of others (*Privacy Guides*)](https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/03/10/the-privacy-of-others/) diff --git a/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-stay-true-to-your-principles.md b/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-stay-true-to-your-principles.md index e2bb4820..4e0da261 100644 --- a/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-stay-true-to-your-principles.md +++ b/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-stay-true-to-your-principles.md @@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ Here are a few examples of practices and good habits you might want to adopt: - [x] Reject any offers for partnership or sponsorship from third-parties that have not been properly vetted for being trustworthy and sharing your privacy values, or who might only have profit and advertising in mind. -- [x] Keep your promises. As a privacy advocate, group, or organization, your reputation is the most valuable thing you have. ==If people cannot trust your integrity, they will not trust any of your advices either.== If you promise to never accept sponsorship from certain Big Tech, then make sure you are ready to hold this promise. If you promise to never accept venture-capital money for your privacy-preserving app, then keep your word and be ready to reject even attractive offers. +- [x] Keep your promises. As a privacy advocate, group, or organization, your reputation is the most valuable thing you have. ==If people cannot trust your integrity, they will not trust any of your advice either.== If you promise to never accept sponsorship from certain Big Tech companies, then make sure you are ready to hold this promise. If you promise to never accept venture-capital money for your privacy-preserving app, then keep your word and be ready to reject even attractive offers. ## Integrity is essential to build our movement