Donald Trump returns to the White House on January 21, 2025, and as he has often repeated in his campaign speeches, he is coming to sweep it all away.
He has promised to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, vowed to jail his political enemies, and now all-powerful in a Republican-controlled administration, could further ban abortions and threaten the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.
Also, many conservative politicians have called for a crackdown on left-wing activist groups, which if implemented would be a repeat of Trump’s crackdown on protesters during his first term.
As reported by Wired, in order to carry out all these threats, the incoming Trump administration and the Republicans in Congress will take advantage of the massive surveillance apparatus of the American government, and in fact, they seem ready to use it more than any other administration in recent history. of the USA.
This means, the paper continues, that now is the time for “high-risk groups”, those who contact them – or even those who want to create cover for the most vulnerable – to think about how they can upgrade the protection of given them before a second Trump administration.
“Undocumented immigrants, Muslims, pregnant women, journalists, anyone who doesn’t support him” need to rethink their personal privacy safeguards, said Runa Sandvik, a former digital security officer at The New York Times and founder of security firm Granitt , which focuses on the protection of members of civil society. “Whatever platforms you’re on, whatever devices you have, you need to control the data you create and make the necessary adjustments to limit who can see what you’re doing.”
Silicon Valley
A new era is approaching in the US, in which Trump and his allies control everything and technology companies are very likely to “bend” to their will – as demonstrated by the complete reversal of the scene in Silicon Valley, the region in Northern California that is the global center of high technology and innovation.
Silicon Valley is home to many of the world’s largest high-tech companies. Although once considered a Democratic stronghold, today, its representatives support Donald Trump and share power. The most typical example of all, Elon Musk.
But many others, from Tim Cook to Mark Zuckerberg, the day after the US election published their wishes for Trump’s second term. Even Jeff Bezos hailed Trump’s “remarkable political comeback and decisive victory.”
“The technology you choose to use may be the last line of defense,” said Harlow Holmes, director of digital security at the Freedom of the Press Foundation. “This is the last refuge of many people in vulnerable positions,” he added, adding, “we just have to step up our efforts to make sure people have the best tools in their hands to keep their privacy protected.”
Wired sought the advice of security and privacy experts to strengthen data protection. Their recommendations include encrypted communications, encrypted devices, cloud storage, online anonymity, location data management, financial privacy management and the use of burner phones.
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Aliation during protests or activism?
Welcome to the World Today News Interview! Today, we have two esteemed guests who will discuss the concerns and fears arising from a Trump administration likely to take control in 2025. Our first guest is Runa Sandvik, a former digital security officer at The New York Times and founder of security firm Granitt, with an expertise in privacy and safety. Our second guest is Harlow Holmes, director of digital security at the Freedom of the Press Foundation.
Host: Let’s start by discussing the potential dangers posed by a second Trump administration, especially in terms of personal privacy and digital surveillance. Runa, can you share your thoughts on the potential consequences of this for high-risk individuals like undocumented immigrants, Muslims, and dissenters?
Runa Sandvik: Absolutely. As mentioned in the article, with Trump and his allies in power and control of such vast surveillance resources, people need to take their privacy seriously. Any platforms they use, any devices they have, need to be controlled to limit who can see their data. It’s crucial that these high-risk groups understand the importance of data security and take steps to protect themselves, such as using encrypted communications, encrypted devices, and secure cloud storage. Otherwise, they risk being vulnerable to the government’s prying eyes.
Host: That’s a valid point. Harlow, as someone involved in promoting digital security for journalists and other vulnerable groups, how do you think the tech industry will react to a Trump-controlled government?
Harlow Holmes: Unfortunately, the tech industry in Silicon Valley has shown a troubling willingness to work with the government in the past, even when it goes against their publicly stated values. With Musk and other supporters of the Trump administration gaining more power, it’s possible that they could use their influence to push for greater surveillance or even censorship. However, there are still many companies and individuals who value free speech and privacy, and we need to ensure they have the necessary tools to protect themselves and their users.
Host: Moving on to another topic mentioned in the article, there are concerns about Trump’s plans to target left-wing activists and crack down on protests. How can people protect themselves from potential government surveillance and ret
