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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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Indonesia’s reactive approach to online safety leaves children vulnerable to data exploitation, highlighting the urgent need for stronger, preventive digital protections.
The European Commission on Wednesday scrapped draft rules regulating technology patents, AI and consumer privacy on messaging apps, saying it did not expect them to receive the green light from EU ...
You can get in touch with Hannah by emailing h.parry@newsweek.com. Languages: English. An internet privacy expert has warned that the number of federal employees and judges being doxed online is ...
We'll break down five essential tech terms that directly affect your online privacy, from the secretive Dark Web to the nuances of email etiquette. Learning these concepts will equip you to ...
EU Ditches Plans to Regulate Tech Patents, AI Liability, Online Privacy By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission on Wednesday scrapped draft rules ...
Free speech and online privacy: Pavel Durov's rise to the top  Cointelegraph
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We'll break down five essential tech terms that directly affect your online privacy, from the secretive Dark Web to the nuances of email etiquette. Learning these concepts will equip you to navigate...
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Featured News Stories

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