The Privacy Roadmap is designed to help you navigate your personal journey toward digital privacy and security in a world increasingly hostile to both.
You can view, download and print the Privacy Roadmap Document by clicking the link below:
Your Digital Privacy Journey Roadmap
Why This Roadmap Matters:
Most people feel overwhelmed when starting their privacy journey. There are countless tools, techniques, and technologies to learn – but where do you begin?
This document provides a structured approach that has helped hundreds of our students successfully break free from Big Tech surveillance.
How To Use The Roadmap Document:
Start by completing the Stage 1 audit to understand your current digital footprint. Then work through each stage at your own pace, checking off items as you complete them. Remember that privacy is not a destination but a journey – focus on progress, not perfection.
The roadmap is yours to customize based on your personal needs.
Remember, the goal is to simplify your life and not further complicate things. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, take a step back and ask if the tools and applications you’re trying to understand and use are even necessary. Often, they are NOT!
Our goal is to eventually make this Roadmap an interactive online document you can save to your profile once you become a customer.
In the meantime, you can either click the link above to view, download and print the Roadmap or review the content below, which is pulled directly from the same document.
YOUR DIGITAL PRIVACY ROADMAP
NEEDS AUDIT & PROGRESS TRACKER
STAGE 1: DOCUMENT YOUR DIGITAL FOOTPRINT
• [ ] Mobile Phone Current device: _____________ OS: _____________ |
Carrier: _____________ Plan: _____________ Critical apps:
_________________________ | Browser-accessible apps: _____________ | Paid
apps: _____________
• [ ] Computer Current device: _____________ OS: _____________ |
Critical software: _________________________
Browser-accessible software: _____________ | Paid software: _____________
• [ ] Home Systems Smart devices: _____________ | Security: _____________ |
Connected appliances: _____________
• [ ] Online Services Email: _____________ | Cloud storage: _____________ |
Social media: ______________ | Other services: ______________
STAGE 2: IMPLEMENT BASIC PROTECTION (Quick wins)
• [ ] Install privacy-focused browser (Brave recommended)
• [ ] Change default search engine (Brave Search)
• [ ] Review and adjust app permissions on all devices
• [ ] Uninstall unused apps and accounts
• [ ] Set up a VPN (Mullvad VPN or Brave VPN)
• [ ] Set up a password manager (KeePassDX)
• [ ] Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on critical accounts
• [ ] Purchase Faraday bag for device protection
• [ ] Replace office suite with LibreOffice.org
• [ ] Move to browser-based alternatives vs apps where possible
STAGE 3: TRANSITION CORE SERVICES
• [ ] Move to privacy-focused email (options: StartMail, LiberationTek, Paxmail)
• [ ] Transition to secure cloud storage (options: LiberationTek Hub for Teams,
Ente Photos)
• [ ] Switch to encrypted messaging (options: Signal, Session, etc.)
• [ ] Research phone carrier options (Private MVNO like Patriot Mobile, PureTalk,
or VoIP alternatives)
• [ ] Set up offline backup device and process for critical data
STAGE 4: HARDWARE TRANSITION
• [ ] Privacy-focused phone (GrapheneOS)
• [ ] Set up and test basic functionality
• [ ] Configure essential privacy settings
• [ ] Install any missing critical apps
• [ ] Set up secure communications
• [ ] Plan carrier transition & migrate number
• [ ] Terminate link between phone number and iCloud and/or Google
• [ ] Create regular backup routine
• [ ] Linux computer
• [ ] Choose distribution (Zorin recommended)
• [ ] Set up and test basic functionality
• [ ] Install needed software if missing
• [ ] Set up secure login
• [ ] Create backup routine
STAGE 5: ADVANCED PROTECTION
• [ ] Implement network-level protection for home
• [ ] Review and secure home automation/IoT devices
• [ ] Set up compartmentalization for different activities
• [ ] Consider private spaces or separate user profiles for sensitive tasks
• [ ] Develop ongoing security audit practice
• [ ] Educate family members on privacy practices
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ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER
Name: __________________ Check-in schedule: __________
Remember: Digital privacy is a journey, not a destination. Start with small steps, focus
on what matters most to you, and build sustainable habits over time.
As you start this process, do not hesitate to schedule a FREE 15-30 minute consultation via the link in the header of this website or via the link below: