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Your Privacy and Safety

Everyday we all read and hear stories about people who have done serious damage to themselves, to their future, or to others online. It’s almost impossible to keep track of these daily horror stories.

This avalanche of negative press we see, are the result of people doing what people have always done, except now it’s being done in front of the entire digital world.

Here at the Institute for Internet Safety, we are working tirelessly to help you safeguard and enhance your online identity.

The Institute for Internet Safety: Catching Mistakes Before Mistakes Catch You!

Online Privacy Daily News Feed

Case dismissed – Wikipedia loses UK Online Safety Act legal challenge, but it may still be safe from age checks  TechRadar
We caught companies making it harder to delete your personal data online  The Markup
Wikipedia loses lawsuit against Online Safety Act  Techzine Global
In the age of cloud computing and the Internet of Things, online privacy is increasingly at risk. This video explores the current state of online privacy and emphasizes the need for laws that protect...
But protecting your privacy in 2025 doesn't have to be overwhelming. With a few practical steps, you can take back control of your data and make your online life safer.
Instagram’s new Maps feature has sparked major privacy worries – here’s how make sure it’s turned off  TechRadar
Wikipedia loses challenge against Online Safety Act verification rules  BBC
Privacy4Cars Releases First Comprehensive Benchmark of 49 Automotive Brands, Scoring How Each Online UX Interface Handles California Consumer Privacy Requests  PRWeb
India’s Digital Shift: How Online Privacy and Crypto Gaming Are Shaping New Lifestyles  Republic World
When online ID verification breaches trust and privacy: Ivo Vegter - Biznews  Institute of Race Relations

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