How to Not Get Doxed as a Political Artist
Political art can attract intense scrutiny, and for some artists, that attention can escalate into online harassment, doxing, and real-world intimidation. Personal information scattered across social media profiles, public records, and online databases can be collected and used to target artists and their communities.
In this online workshop, artist and technologist David Huerta explores how personal information becomes accessible online and what artists can do to protect themselves and their loved ones.
We’ll examine the mechanics of doxing and swatting, explore how publicly available information can be used to build profiles of individuals, and learn practical strategies for reducing exposure. Topics include social media security and privacy settings, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and the role of data brokers in collecting and distributing personal information.
Through a guided exercise, participants will learn how to request the removal of their personal information from Whitepages, putting these privacy practices into action.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a better understanding of how your personal information circulates online and practical tools to reduce your vulnerability to targeted harassment.
Course Logistics
Date:
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time:
10 AM – 12 PM PT
1 – 3 PM ET
Location:
Online via Zoom
Access information will be provided to registered participants.
Cost:
$0–$30 sliding scale
Experience Level:
Beginner to advanced
Workshop Outline
- Political Art and Online Harassment
Understanding the digital risks faced by political artists and how online harassment can escalate beyond the screen. - Doxing and Swatting
Exploring how personal information is collected, combined, and used to target individuals. - Social Media Security and Privacy
Reviewing account settings and practical steps to reduce personal information exposure. - Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
Understanding how publicly accessible information can be used to build profiles and exploring strategies to mitigate these risks. - Data Brokers and Personal Information
Learning how data brokers collect personal information and how to request its removal. - Hands-On Exercise
Practice requesting the removal of personal information from Whitepages.
Additional Information
- This workshop takes place online via Zoom.
- No refunds or exchanges
- View our FAQ here
- Contact [email protected] with any questions
What to Bring
A computer with a reliable internet connection. Participants may also wish to have access to their social media accounts to review privacy and security settings during the workshop.
What’s Provided
Live instruction and guided exercises exploring digital privacy, online security, and strategies for reducing personal information exposure.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this workshop, participants will:
- Understand how doxing and swatting are used to intimidate and harass individuals
- Identify how publicly available information can be collected and combined to create profiles of individuals
- Review and improve privacy and security settings across social media accounts
- Understand how open-source intelligence (OSINT) can expose personal information and explore ways to reduce that exposure
- Learn how data brokers collect and distribute personal information
- Practice requesting the removal of personal information from Whitepages
- Develop practical strategies to reduce the risks of targeted online harassment
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