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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

House panel prepares to take up slate of bills for kids online safety  The Hill
Hiring privacy experts is tough — here’s why  csoonline.com
Google expands Gemini capabilities with privacy-first personal intelligence  adobo Magazine
How to reclaim control over your online shopping data  Help Net Security
Learn how to review and limit app permissions on your phone to protect sensitive data. Step-by-step guide for iPhone and Android privacy settings control.
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...
Across California, from busy metro areas to suburbs like those in the Santa Clarita Valley, people are relying on the internet for nearly every part of daily life. Work, school assignments, medical...
Privacy and data protection remain top concerns across the state, both for state lawmakers and residents. According to a survey from Exploding Topics, 9 out 10 Americans consider their online privacy...
UK Online Safety Act under fire amid free speech and privacy concerns  Digital Watch Observatory
Why people don’t demand data privacy – even as governments and corporations collect more personal information  The Conversation

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