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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 alleged gunman appears to have used online “people-search” websites to find lawmakers’ home addresses. Those are tricky to regulate.
Senate Panel Again OKs Bill To Boost Teens' Online Privacy  Law360
Google endorses Cassidy’s bill on children, teens’ online privacy  American Press
Online Privacy Concerns and AirPods Etiquette Spark Heated Debate  NBC Palm Springs
Why Cookies Matter: Protecting Your Privacy Online in Germany  The Munich Eye
Royal Caribbean Defeats Privacy Suit Over Online TikTok Tracker  Bloomberg Law News
Invisible online? What you need to know about antidetect browsers  TechBullion
Best VPNs for Mac 2025: Tested by a tech expert  The Independent
Sorry, The Emoji-Over-Face Parents Might Be Right About Online Privacy  AOL.com
Victoria found a camera in her bathroom. Then she discovered the images online  The Sydney Morning Herald

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