Hidingfor

Hidingfor is a term used to describe a strategic approach to concealing identity and personal data within digital environments. It encompasses methods to minimize exposure to tracking, surveillance, and unwanted information disclosure while maintaining access to online services.

The term is believed to have emerged in privacy-focused discussions in the 2010s, combining hiding with for to emphasize purpose-driven concealment. It is commonly discussed in contexts such as data minimization, anonymity, and online safety.

Definitions and practices: Hidingfor can include pseudonymity and the use of multiple accounts, careful management of personal information, and the deployment of privacy tools such as VPNs, Tor, and secure messaging. It also involves mindful sharing practices. Some discussions distinguish between short-term hidingfor for a specific event and long-term privacy strategies.

In practice, proponents argue that hidingfor supports autonomy and safety for various users, including journalists, activists, and people in restrictive environments. Critics warn that hidingfor can impede accountability, enable deception, and complicate moderation and trust within online communities.

See also: privacy, anonymity, pseudonymity, data minimization, doxxing, digital literacy.