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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

A Maine utility wants to be an ally with law enforcement in the crackdown on illegal marijuana grow operations — if it can overcome privacy concerns BANGOR, Maine -- Operators of illegal marijuana ...
Proton has a plan to boost your online privacy. And your friend can benefit, too  ZDNet
Kids online safety bill that had broad Senate support hits roadblock in House  The Hill
Free VPNs: Enhancing Online Security and Privacy  iLounge
Inbox Overload: Massachusetts Lawsuits Target Online Retailers’ Email Collection  The National Law Review
Euronews Digital Summer: Ex-Pirate MEP Patrick Breyer continues battle for privacy  Euronews
U.S. Sues TikTok for Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Violations  Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
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A bill intended to boost privacy and safety for children online that got broad bipartisan support in the Senate is stalling in the House amid resistance from leadership, putting a spotlight on ...

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The selfie syndrome Why teens use social media for validation and how parents can counteract it - TODAY.com
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