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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

There are a few easy steps everyone can take to protect their data on the internet.
Overview: Privacy-focused browsers emphasize tracking protection and encryption, helping safeguard personal data from online threats.Open-source browser options ...
While often well-intentioned, policies requiring age checks create risks for people’s privacy, security, and access to an open Internet.
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 […] ...
The House Energy and Commerce Committee is planning to consider a slate of 19 bills related to kids online safety and privacy next week amid a new push to pass protections for young users. The panel...
House Republicans on Tuesday defended a slate of bills addressing online safety for children as a “durable” strategy that still protects First Amendment speech. Democrats, meanwhile, called the bills...
10 Hacks for Online Privacy That Everyone Should Know  Lifehacker
What is my IP in terms of online privacy  Technology Org
Apple CEO pushes for changes in US child online safety bill, citing privacy concerns  TradingView
Keep it real: Tech giants urged to lead on safeguarding online privacy  arabnews.jp

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