How to Protect Personally Identifiable Information

Get the essential rules for handling sensitive data safely. You’ll learn where to store it, how to keep it secure, what not to do, and why protecting PII is a core part of keeping our community safe from harm, harassment, and surveillance

Equitable Data Practices

Learn what information is truly necessary, and what crosses the line into extraction. You’ll build skills for creating inclusive, trauma-aware forms and gathering data in ways that uplift, not burden, the most vulnerable communities.

How to Turn Data Into Organizing Power

Discover how to use data to identify gaps, remove barriers, and make strategic, equity-grounded decisions. From understanding who you're reaching to spotting who’s being left out, you’ll gain the tools to organize smarter—not harder—and build stronger pathways for collective liberation.

About the Course

Data for New Organizers is a beginner-friendly training program that simplifies complex data concepts for new organizers. Dive into the fundamentals of data, its significance, and learn to maintain equity in data practices. Discover the essence of responsible data handling and the importance of safeguarding data integrity. Join us to embark on a transformative learning journey!

About the Creator

Hi, I'm Jack, the creator of Data for New Organizers and the Executive Director of Trans Empowerment Project. With a passion for data literacy, and empowering vulnerable communities, I've crafted this course to empower individuals in understanding and utilizing data effectively. Join me in demystifying data concepts and fostering a culture of responsible data usage. My goal is to equip you with practical skills and knowledge for a data-driven world and to help strengthen your impact as an organizer. 

Course Curriculum

4 Chapters · 13 Lessons

  1. 1

    Chapter 1: Introduction to Data

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      What is Data?

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      How is Data Used?

  2. 2

    Chapter 2: Equitable Data Practices

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      Equitable & Ethical Data Collection

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      Implementing a Trauma-Aware Approach

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      Avoiding Extractive Practices in our Data Collection

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    Chapter 4: Responsible Data Handling (PMI, Risk, and Protection)

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      Privacy, Management, and Integrity for Personal Data

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      Data Safety Rules for Collecting & Managing Data

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      Where & How to Store Data Safely

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      Moving Data Safely

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    Chapter 5: Turning Data into Action

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      Using Data to Identify our Gaps

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      Additional Ways to Turn Insights into Strategy

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      In Closing

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      Putting Your New Skills to the Test

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