Alyssa Azal, founder of the digital community Queer Latines, provides tips for building successful communities online.

Online platforms can unfortunately become hostile spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals, with harassment ranging from verbal abuse to real-world harm. These threats can have severe emotional and physical consequences, making digital safety a critical priority.

LGBTQ+ individuals and organizations can be monitored by governments-even in countries with legal protections for LGBTQ+ individuals. Surveillance may be used to suppress activism, out individuals, or enforce discriminatory laws.

The emotional toll of online threats and constant vigilance can be significant. Prioritizing your mental health is as important as your digital safety.

What you share online, even seemingly small details, can be pieced together to create a revealing profile. Be mindful and strategic about your digital disclosures.

The internet can be an amazing space to learn, connect, and express yourself-but it can also expose you to risks if you're not careful. Sharing too much personal info online can lead to harassment, scams, or even someone figuring out your location.

Being online helps us stay connected, informed, and supported-but it's also important to protect your personal information. Even small details shared online can be pieced together by bad actors, leading to identity theft, scams, or even threats to your safety. This guide helps you stay safer with a few simple habits.

This checklist provides a starting point for practicing digital safety while traveling internationally (or re-entering the U.S.).

Use this digital safety checklist to remember tips to stay safe at rallies, Pride events and parades.

Your "digital footprint" is the trail of data you leave online. Managing it helps control your online narrative and privacy.