Digital Surveillance and Security Risks in Women's Shelters (netzpolitik.org)

• Exploitation of school-issued hardware for surveillance
• Risks inherent in shared cloud ecosystems and IoT devices
• Urgent need for digital literacy training for shelter staff

"Digital violence has become a critical challenge for women's shelters, as abusers leverage smart devices, tablets, and shared cloud accounts to track survivors. The misuse of consumer technology, including school-issued iPads and smartwatches, necessitates a rethink of digital safety protocols within these facilities. Experts emphasize that simply disconnecting is often impossible, requiring instead a systematic approach to identifying and mitigating hidden tracking mechanisms to ensure the safety and physical security of residents."