1/ In response to the unfolding military conflict in Ukraine, we have established a Special Operations Center to respond in real time. It is staffed by experts (including native speakers) so we can closely monitor the situation and act as fast as possible.
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2/ Last night, we also took steps to help people in region protect themselves online. We’ve launched a new feature in Ukraine that allows people to lock their profile to provide an extra layer of privacy and security.
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3/ We’ve previously deployed this tool elsewhere around the world to help protect people in situations that are unsafe, including Afghanistan.
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1/ Like so many others, many of us at Facebook have been watching the tragic events unfolding in Afghanistan. My thoughts go out to everyone on the ground and everyone trying to help as these events unfold.
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4/ This is a one-click tool for people in Ukraine to lock down their account by quickly applying existing privacy settings and new features. When their profile is locked, people who aren’t their friends can’t download or share their profile photo or see posts on their timeline.
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5/ Read more about it on our help center (available in English, Ukrainian and Russian based on your language setting): facebook.com/help/196419427
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6/ To turn on Locked Profile:
* Tap More under your name
* Tap Lock Profile
* Tap Lock Your Profile again to confirm
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7/ For journalists and activists in Ukraine (or any sensitive environment), it’s important to remember that is only one piece of the online environment so I wanted to boost a few other guides for protecting accounts online more broadly:
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11/ Our colleagues at also released a useful guide for steps to take on their platform:
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When using Twitter in conflict zones or other high-risk areas, it’s important to be aware of how to control your account and digital information.
Every situation is different, so here are some things to consider:
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