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Campuses are canceling and shrinking graduation ceremonies after waves of student protests.
The protests have also triggered a wave of harassment, doxxing, and online harm.
Caroline and Sam, digital security and privacy experts with Convocation Research and Design, share some shocking facts and thought provoking perspectives about state surveillance during the protests.
They also describe steps people can take to help protect their own privacy and safety.
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