In 2026, technology can be a lifeline – or a weapon. For people experiencing domestic violence (DV), tech‑facilitated abuse is now one of the most common forms of control. Australian research shows that 99% of domestic violence cases now involve some form of technology‑facilitated abuse, and in some states reports have risen by as much as 650% over the past five years. Children are also heavily impacted – studies indicate that 27% of DV cases involve tech‑related harm to kids.

The good news is that technology can also be used to reclaim safety and independence. A properly configured DV Safe Phone gives survivors powerful tools for privacy, discretion, and control – helping them stay connected while reducing the risk of being tracked or monitored. At Privacy Pros, our expertly hardened de‑Googled Privacy Phones are designed with these exact needs in mind.

Standard smartphones from Apple, Google, or Samsung often share location data, app activity, and other information in the background – even when privacy settings are turned on. A DV Safe Phone significantly reduces these risks by stripping out unnecessary tracking and giving you physical and software controls over what can be accessed. Key features include the Graphene OS on Google Pixel hardware, a duress PIN that can instantly wipe data, hardware kill switches for mic, camera, and location, and no‑log VPN support such as Proton VPN.

Practical safety tools are also built in: geofencing alerts, Bluetooth tracker detection, location spoofing, and secure anonymous file sharing. Australian resources like 1800 RESPECT, Lifeline, and the e Safety Commissioner provide additional support, and many organisations now recommend de‑Googled privacy phones as part of safety planning. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, contact Privacy Pros for a personalised consultation to configure the right solution.