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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

Columnist Trey Price writes that Kids Online Safety Act and Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act are aimed at protecting kids' data, mental health ...
The word “private” isn’t there just for laughs and giggles. It indicates you’re using a service meant to protect your online privacy. Why are so many people looking for the best VPN for privacy?
There’s a lot of overlap between US state privacy laws – but there are also big differences. Take the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act.
The hidden dangers of 'sharenting': Expert tips to protect your child's privacy online  News24
Newspapers such as MailOnline, The Sun, The Independent and The Times have all recently brought in "consent or pay" models. "It's basically saying, 'We're giving people a choice. They can either pay...
The internet: it’s the wild west. Keeping your online activity safe and private isn’t just important — it’s critical. With cyber threats lurking around every virtual corner, protecting your personal...
Private Internet Access (PIA) is one of the best VPNs we've tested, especially when it comes to value. Just in time for back to school, PIA is offering a killer deal on its plans. For a limited time...
The United States, a major country without a national privacy protection law, is now catching up with nearly 140 other nations. After years of congressional apathy and delays, the American Privacy ...
While parents mean no harm, they often overshare photos and personal stories of their kids online, which can sometimes put them and their identities in dangerous situations.
Columnist Trey Price writes that Kids Online Safety Act and Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act are aimed at protecting kids' data, mental health ...

Featured News Stories

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Facebook Will No Longer Protect Teens From Their Own Bad Judgment - Forbes
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Opinion Should parents be criminally liable for kids' cyberbullying - CNN.com
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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...
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