Digital Safety & Doxxing Support Hub
Protecting Your Identity. Preserving Your Safety. Reclaiming Control.
SASSD provides structured, practical resources to help individuals protect their digital identity, respond to online harassment, and reduce the risks associated with unwanted exposure.
Doxxing and digital abuse can have serious personal, professional, legal, and physical consequences. Our role is to ensure you are informed, prepared, and supported.
What Is Doxxing?
Doxxing is the unauthorised publication of private or identifying information online, including:
• Home addresses
• Phone numbers
• Legal names
• Workplace details
• Family information
• Financial data
• Personal images
This information is often shared with malicious intent and can lead to harassment, stalking, threats, financial harm, and physical safety risks.
Why Digital Safety Matters
In high-visibility industries and online spaces, digital exposure is unavoidable. However, unmanaged exposure creates vulnerability.
Digital harm often leads to:
• Loss of privacy
• Employment risk
• Legal complications
• Custody concerns
• Emotional distress
• Physical safety threats
• Professional misrepresentation
Digital safety is not optional. It is foundational..
Immediate Steps If You Are Being Doxxed
If your personal information has been shared without consent:
1️⃣ Preserve Evidence
Take screenshots and save URLs, dates, and usernames. Do not engage publicly.
2️⃣ Secure Your Accounts
Update passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and review privacy settings.
3️⃣ Reduce Exposure
Remove public-facing personal information where possible.
4️⃣ Report the Content
Use platform reporting tools and national safety channels.
5️⃣ Seek Support
Contact trusted advocacy, legal, or crisis services if you feel unsafe.
SASSD can assist you in developing a response plan.
Core Digital Safety Practices
We recommend the following baseline protections:
Account Security
• Strong, unique passwords
• Two-factor authentication
• Password manager use
• Regular security reviews
Identity Protection
• Separate personal and professional profiles
• Limit public data availability
• Use PO boxes and business addresses
• Protect domain and registration data
Content Management
• Monitor image and name usage
• Reverse image searches
• Platform takedown requests
• Copyright protections
Privacy Controls
• Audit privacy settings quarterly
• Review tagged content
• Limit searchable data
• Remove unused accounts
Core Digital Safety Practices
We recommend the following baseline protections:
Account Security
• Strong, unique passwords
• Two-factor authentication
• Password manager use
• Regular security reviews
Identity Protection
• Separate personal and professional profiles
• Limit public data availability
• Use PO boxes and business addresses
• Protect domain and registration data
Content Management
• Monitor image and name usage
• Reverse image searches
• Platform takedown requests
• Copyright protections
Privacy Controls
• Audit privacy settings quarterly
• Review tagged content
• Limit searchable data
• Remove unused accounts
Trusted External Resources (Australia)
SASSD works alongside respected national organisations to ensure our community has access to accurate, up-to-date digital safety and legal guidance.
The following services provide trusted reporting pathways, legal information, and crisis support.
eSafety Commissioner (Australia)
Australia’s national online safety regulator.
Provides reporting tools for image-based abuse, cyber harassment, and online exploitation, as well as practical safety education resources.
Australian Cyber Security Centre
Offers practical guidance on securing accounts, devices, and online systems.
Includes step-by-step advice on protecting personal and professional digital environments.
Legal Aid Australia
Provides information about harassment, threats, privacy breaches, and legal remedies available under Australian law.
State-specific Legal Aid services can assist with tailored advice.
Lifeline (Crisis Support)
24/7 confidential crisis support if digital abuse, harassment, or exposure is affecting your wellbeing.
Phone: 13 11 14
SASSD Digital Safety Resources
In addition to trusted external guidance, SASSD is developing a structured library of original tools designed specifically for high-visibility industries and at-risk communities.
Our growing resource library includes:
📄 Digital Footprint Audit Toolkit (In Development)
A step-by-step framework for identifying and managing online exposure.
📄 Doxxing Response Plan Template (In Development)
A structured action plan for responding quickly and safely to digital exposure.
📄 Platform Safety Checklist (In Development)
Practical guidance for strengthening privacy and account protection across major platforms.
📄 Content Protection Guide (In Development)
Tools and strategies for maintaining ownership, control, and professional integrity online.
Members receive early access to advanced resources and personalised guidance.