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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.

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Online Privacy Daily News Feed

The updates “contain several measures improving data privacy and security protections for children” but “no one should have any doubt that these issues are the result of the Biden-Harris FTC’s...
I reviewed AdGuard VPN and its custom protocol that claims to be faster than the rest without any sacrifice in quality.
Nations are implementing strict measures to protect children online, but are these policies truly effective or do they compromise privacy?
The 10 Best Search Engines for Privacy in 2025  Panda Security
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...
Q. My son’s father has only come back into our son’s life in the last year. Prior to that he lived in another state. Our son likes to talk to his friends in a social media chat room site, but I do...
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...
Can’t remember the last time you turned your phone off? Is Bluetooth always on? The NSA says you’re playing a crapshoot with your privacy.
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.
"It’s a slow drum beat of states starting to consider ways to protect citizens’ rights," said Albany Law School professor Ray Brescia.

Featured News Stories

At Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Me., admissions officers are still talking about the high school senior who attended a campus information session last year for prospective students. Throughout...
It's junior year and Ellie Likos is ready to start the college process. The first step: changing her name on Facebook. Since the explosion of social media just a few years ago, colleges across...
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...