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Smartphones and other electronic devices are where much of life happens, including where unhealthy relationship patterns can develop. The use of technology to convey a threatening message or to control or monitor a partner ─ sometimes referred to as digital abuse ─ is a form of domestic abuse. Most of us use smartphones, handheld devices and computers without thinking twice about safe internet browsing. But if you believe your partner is monitoring your online activity, you might be right. Learn more about keeping your devices secure and what to do if you have a spouse or partner who is using technology to harass or control you.

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How to Document Technology Misuse by Your Partner
Feb. 28, 2023, 12:11 a.m. 4 minute read

Does your partner use technology to keep tabs on you? Perhaps even harass or intimidate you? That’s the misuse of technology to abuse, sometimes called digital abuse. If you or someone you know is dealing with digital abuse, it can be useful to know how to document this behavior.
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Top 4 Tips for Cellphone Safety
Nov. 28, 2022, 12:23 a.m. 6 minute read

Our cellphones hold a lot of personal information about us. Here are four tips that technology safety experts recommend for you to keep your device safe and secure.
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10 Tips for Safe Internet Browsing
Sept. 26, 2022, 12:23 a.m. 7 minute read

Technology abuse — when one partner seeks to control how the other accesses or uses technology and the internet — is a common form of domestic abuse. This article shares 10 tips for safe and smart browsing based on best practices recommended for everyone’s cybersecurity.
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Technology (Mis)Use and Your Relationship
Sept. 26, 2022, 12:14 a.m. 6 minute read

Technology facilitates modern life, with nearly all of us relying on our cell phones, email and social media to communicate, stay connected, and talk with our spouses and partners. According to one study, 89% of service members own a smart phone, and over half report regular social media activity. Smartphones and other devices are the place where much of life happens, including where unhealthy relationship patterns can develop.