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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

What Are the Best VPN and Online Privacy Tools? Tell Us Your Thoughts for a Chance to Win  PCMag UK
Concerns raised that KIDS Act threatens Americans' online privacy, free speech  Erwin Record
WhatsApp Adds a Green Dot to Show When Contacts Are Online  ALM Corp
Legislation meant to protect American teens and children online recently passed the U.S. House with strong bipartisan support, but civil liberties groups are warning that the bill could have ...
Commentary: Protecting your personal data often requires more time, energy and money than the average person might be able to invest.
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The internet has become a vital tool for human connection, but it comes with its fair share of risks, with the biggest being your privacy and security. With the big tech giants hungry for every ounce...
Everything you do online generates data. Here’s how that info can be used against you -- and how you can reduce the risks by shrinking your online footprint.
The bill would update the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act to apply to teens up to age 17. But critics say it leaves out a crucial enforcement measure.
Expert says KIDS Act threatens Americans' online privacy, free speech  The Center Square

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