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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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Online Privacy Daily News Feed

and things can slip through the cracks for even the most avid data-privacy aficionado. Luckily, the folks who made the popular Surfshark VPN have created a handy service called Incogni that searches...
In the current digital age, the re-use of data by online third parties has become a growing concern, highlighting the need for stricter measures to protect privacy and counter misuse of personal data...
As consumers, we have the power to force companies to respect our data preferences — if we stay angry, and keep paying attention to how our data is used and abused.
Reddit will continue to sell user data, but it's enacting restrictions on companies that want to commercialize that data for free. Here's what's changing.
States are drafting legislation to protect children by requiring platforms to confirm users' ages, allowing for enhanced safety and accountability online.
Moore signed today will fail to accomplish its goal — creating a safer online environment for young Marylanders. An unconstitutional law will not keep anyone safe. By discounting the rights and ...
Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024 (MODPA) into law on May 9, 2024. This new law establishes transparency, assessment ...
Celebrity psychologist Raashi Gurnani agrees, “I've noticed a shift towards more intentional sharing among young couples on social media.” ...
Maryland governor signs online data privacy bills  ABC News
What Is Doxxing, and How Can Educators Protect Their Privacy Online?  Education Week

Featured News Stories

At Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Me., admissions officers are still talking about the high school senior who attended a campus information session last year for prospective students. Throughout...
It's junior year and Ellie Likos is ready to start the college process. The first step: changing her name on Facebook. Since the explosion of social media just a few years ago, colleges across...
Facebook Will No Longer Protect Teens From Their Own Bad Judgment - Forbes
On Wednesday, Facebook announced a present for its teen users: the gift of greater publicity. Moving forward, Facebook’s many under-18 users will be able to kick their privacy to the curb just as...
Opinion Should parents be criminally liable for kids' cyberbullying - CNN.com
Two girls in Florida, 14 and 12, have been arrested and charged with aggravated stalking -- cyberbullying. They allegedly tormented a 12-year-old girl named Rebecca so relentlessly that last month...
The selfie syndrome Why teens use social media for validation and how parents can counteract it - TODAY.com
Young celebrities do it. So why are we surprised when a typical teen Instagram post goes something like this: Teen (girl or boy) posts a cool/pretty/pouty selfie. What follows is a watch to see how...
They share, like, everything. How they feel about a song, their maths homework, life (it sucks). Where they'll be next; who they're with now. Photos, of themselves and others, doing stuff they quite...