Lockdown Systems Collective
Lockdown Systems creates Cyd, an app to help you claw back your data from Big Tech platforms.
Lockdown Systems is a worker-owned collective that builds freedom and privacy technologies that empower people to take control of their own data, choose what they reveal to the world, and protect themselves from unwanted surveillance. Our solutions can be used by individuals as well as organizations, whether non-profit or for-profit, who seek to protect the data of their members. Lockdown Systems balances commercial sustainability with our mission, focusing on long-term impact over short-term financial gain.
Goals
Ensuring the Well-Being of Our Members
Lockdown Systems commits to ensuring that all members are able to meet their basic needs through a comfortable living wage. This means a safe and respectful work environment, financial stability and work-life balance. When company finances allow, this will include other benefits such as health coverage.
Fighting Fascism and Oppression
Lockdown Systems commits to fight against fascism, authoritarianism and all forms of oppression. Privacy is essential to resist against systems that seek to exploit and control individuals. Oppressive power structures rely on surveillance to monitor behavior and erode personal freedoms. We build technologies that empower individuals to reclaim their autonomy through direct action.
Prioritizing Impact Over Profit
Lockdown Systems is a for-profit company, but we do not exist solely to maximize profit. We open-source technologies where we can to promote transparency. We recognize that our tools are vital for vulnerable groups such as activists, journalists, and non-profits, and we provide discounts and free plans to support as many of these groups as we are able.
Collective Members
Micah Lee
Hi. I'm a coder, a security engineer, and a journalist. I develop open source privacy and security tools, and I've done a lot of work related to journalism and whistleblowing. I wrote a book that teaches people how to analyze hacked and leaked datasets. Learn more at my website.
Saptak S
I'm a human rights centered developer, focusing on usability, security, privacy and accessibility topics in web development. I'm a contributor and maintainer of various different open source projects like The A11Y Project, OnionShare and Tumpa. I'm part of the Django and Wagtail accessibility team. I authored the Security and Accessibility chapter of Web Almanac 2022. You might find me blogging at saptaks.blog.
redshiftzero
I'm an engineer and researcher working on privacy-enhancing technologies. Previously I've worked on whistleblowing platforms, anonymity networks, and private payments systems. Learn more at my website.
Yael Grauer
I'm a journalist and cybersecurity researcher focused on privacy, security, and digital freedom. I maintain a data broker opt-out list and am currently working on a book about investigative techniques. I also have experience in product and program management. Learn more about my work on my website.
Akil
Software engineer, studio potter, and native plant caretaker.
🏴 ungovernable 🏴.