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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

Legal counsel is often looped in too late. Lawyers should be at the table when digital crisis plans are created. The best time to plan is before the first headline hits.
Johns Hopkins and Notre Dame researchers partnered with the National Museum of Natural History to help children hone their online privacy skills ...
But protecting your privacy in 2025 doesn't have to be overwhelming. With a few practical steps, you can take back control of your data and make your online life safer.
Computer scientists put privacy research on display  Johns Hopkins University
UK ICO Publishes Draft Guidance on Profiling Tools for Online Safety  Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
UK ICO Publishes Draft Guidance on Profiling Tools for Online Safety  Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
From face scans to credit checks: how UK age verification works and why it’s a privacy nightmare  TechRadar
In the age of cloud computing and the Internet of Things, online privacy is increasingly at risk. This video explores the current state of online privacy and emphasizes the need for laws that protect...
The government has said it won't repeal the Online Safety Act, but there are still a number of ways you can protect your privacy online – here are some examples.
Age verification just isn’t worth it. The benefits for kids are debatable, and what you’re really giving up is your personal data, which is more valuable than ever.

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