Curtail Coercive Control Using Open Source Applications and Services

Explore strategies to combat coercive control through open source technologies in this 36-minute Linux Foundation conference talk. Delve into the abuse of technology, its widespread impact, and the concerning trends in digital manipulation. Learn about design principles that prioritize diversity, privacy, and user choice. Examine the challenges posed by shared smart devices, gaslighting tactics, and the importance of maintaining a single source of truth. Analyze security considerations, data protection, and threat models while addressing varying levels of technical ability. Gain insights into future developments and potential solutions for curtailing coercive control in the digital age.

Introduction
Lesley Nutall
Abuse of Technology
How Big of a Problem
What is Deeply Worrying
The Role of Savior
Design Principles
Diversity
Privacy in Choice
Shared Smart Devices
Gaslighting
Single Source of Truth
Security and Data
Threat Models
Technical Ability
Challenges
Future work
Wrap up