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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

The theme for Data Privacy Day 2025 is “Take control of your data,” emphasizing the need for vigilance by both individuals and organizations regarding data sharing and protection.
Social Security numbers are a privacy liability  Cointelegraph
Online privacy policies can be 90,000 words long. Here are three ways to simplify them  Tech Xplore
Sekur Private Data Inc. Partners with Freedom Square Inc. - Launches Sekur Privacy Solutions to Over 50 million US Patriots Protecting 1st and 4th Amendment Rights Online - Freedom Square CEO to Join...
If you hadn't heard, Tuesday, January 28 is officially Data Privacy Day – and I'm absolutely here for it. As VPN Editor at Tom's Guide, I spend my time reviewing the best VPNs and other cybersecurity...
Think about the last app you downloaded. Did you read every word of the associated privacy policy? If so, did you fully understand it?
In today’s digital age, teaching kids about online privacy is more important than ever. With children engaging in online activities at a younger age, parents must equip them with the tools to protect...
"It’s a slow drum beat of states starting to consider ways to protect citizens’ rights," said Albany Law School professor Ray Brescia.
The theme for Data Privacy Day 2025 is “Take control of your data,” emphasizing the need for vigilance by both individuals and organizations regarding data sharing and protection.
In today's digital age, online privacy is a major concern. As we surf the web, our personal information is at risk. Cybercriminals and data collectors are always on the lookout ...

Featured News Stories

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Facebook Will No Longer Protect Teens From Their Own Bad Judgment - Forbes
On Wednesday, Facebook announced a present for its teen users: the gift of greater publicity. Moving forward, Facebook’s many under-18 users will be able to kick their privacy to the curb just as...
Opinion Should parents be criminally liable for kids' cyberbullying - CNN.com
Two girls in Florida, 14 and 12, have been arrested and charged with aggravated stalking -- cyberbullying. They allegedly tormented a 12-year-old girl named Rebecca so relentlessly that last month...
The selfie syndrome Why teens use social media for validation and how parents can counteract it - TODAY.com
Young celebrities do it. So why are we surprised when a typical teen Instagram post goes something like this: Teen (girl or boy) posts a cool/pretty/pouty selfie. What follows is a watch to see how...
They share, like, everything. How they feel about a song, their maths homework, life (it sucks). Where they'll be next; who they're with now. Photos, of themselves and others, doing stuff they quite...