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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!

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Lock in online privacy through 2030 for a one-time payment of $35  Mashable
In The Digital World, Online Privacy And Unlimited Global Access Come First  Brand Vision Marketing
New Virginia Law Prompts Online Pop-Ups for Reproductive Health Products at Walmart  WSLS
This is the main reason TechRadar readers use VPNs - and no, it isn't streaming  TechRadar
Privacy risks are hiding in plain sight, as your personal data is likely being collected, tracked, and sold without your knowledge.
At the core of the Connecticut data privacy law is transparency rights that give consumers insight into the collection, use and sharing of their personal data ...
Privacy, at its core, is often about avoiding the accidental leak of information, so it's good to start with some fundamentals to protect yourself and your online world. Create strong passwords by ...
Congress must act to bring privacy protections in line with the demands of the First Amendment and the realities of the digital age.
Vermont has joined the list of states attempting to regulate the use of children’s information collected online, passing an Age-Appropriate Design Code Act.
The 21st century has brought a transformation of data and platforms unimaginable from the looking glass of 1998.

Featured News Stories

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