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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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13 Action News Big Story: Kids Online Privacy  WTVG
University of York: New Service Empowers Individuals to Manage Their Online Data Privacy  India Education Diary
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