Doxxing: The 20-Minute Protection Checklist: A Quick, Clear Guide for Parents Who Want to Keep Their Family’s Information Safe (Digital Defense for Families)

Doxxing can happen to any family. A photo with a house number, a school logo in the background, a reused username, a heated moment in a group chat — small details add up fast. And when someone decides to expose that information, teens can feel suddenly vulnerable and afraid.

In this brief, practical guide, Eliza Trenholm walks parents through:

• How doxxing actually works (in plain, non-technical language)
• The subtle ways teens accidentally expose personal information
• The platforms where doxxing most often starts
• How to complete a simple 20-minute privacy reset that dramatically reduces risk
• What to do — calmly and effectively — if your teen is ever threatened
• Conversation scripts to help you talk about privacy without lecturing or fear
• Healthy digital habits teens can build for lifelong protection

Clear, calm, and easy to follow, this guide gives parents the confidence to protect their family’s digital footprint without overwhelm or alarmism. You’ll finish it feeling informed, empowered, and ready to take practical action today.

Part of the Digital Defense for Families Series — short, accessible guides designed for busy, modern parents who want to keep their children safe online without becoming technology experts.