Submissions:2025/Digital Safety for Anonymous Wikipedia Editors
This submission has been noted and is pending review for WikiConference North America 2025.
Title:
- Digital Safety for Anonymous Wikipedia Editors
Type of session:
- Lecture (15-30 min)
Session theme(s):
- Future of Wikipedia
Abstract:
While some individuals choose to disclose their real-world identities when editing Wikipedia, many contribute anonymously. This approach is often taken to protect editors from potential risks such as harassment. The threat of doxxing anonymous Wikipedia editors has become increasingly prominent, underscoring the need for robust personal security measures to safeguard the anonymity and safety of Wikipedia editors.
This lecture will explore how pseudonymous online identities can sometimes be unintentionally linked to personal information, and will outline strategies anonymous editors can use to safeguard their anonymity.
Author name(s):
Wikimedia username(s):
- Aoidh
Affiliated organization(s):
Estimated length of session
- 30 minutes
Will you be presenting remotely?
- I will present in-person
Okay to livestream?
- Do not livestream
Previously presented?
Special requests:
- This lecture should not be in the same time slot as "ArbCom Panel Q&A: Your Questions Answered", as I will be participating in that panel.