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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

Arkansas panel advances children's online safety and privacy bills modeled after federal efforts  Arkansas Advocate
Hiring privacy experts is tough — here’s why  CSO Online
Opinion: Family content online needs reevaluation to protect children’s privacy  Scot Scoop News
Arkansas Advocate: Arkansas panel advances children’s online safety and privacy bills modeled after federal efforts  Magnoliareporter
No KYC casinos – A new era in online gambling privacy and speed  PlayStation Universe
Schools use AI to monitor kids, hoping to prevent violence. Our investigation found security risks  The Associated Press
Senators Revive Effort to Update Children's Online Privacy Law  Bloomberg Law
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