Encryption is the manipulation of a file to make it unintelligible to all but those for whom the data is intended. Financial institutions use encryption to increase the security of data transmitted via the Internet, but it can also be used by reporters, activists, and others concerned about who might be reading the contents of their files or e-mails. Now your local Indymedia tech collective and the Midnight Special Law Collective are teaming up to offer media activists a free skillshare: learn how to use encryption tools and other techniques to protect your e-mail and data from prying eyes or forgery; how encryption works; what legal rights you—and the government—have; recent legal developments; and why you need to protect yourself. Monday, December 6th, 6 p.m., at the Creamery, New College, 780 Valencia St, SF. Details