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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

OAIC publishes privacy guidance on Part 4A social media minimum age of the Online Safety Act  A&O Shearman
Kurt Knutsson's guide covers social media privacy protection through location settings, account privacy controls and two-factor authentication to prevent scams and data breaches.
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This applies to any provider of a service in Canada,' one expert warned. 'That means hotels, car rental companies, your gardener — it doesn't matter.' ...
Kids’ Online Safety Laws Could Dig a Graveyard for Speech and Privacy  Cato Institute
Protect Your Privacy by Blurring Your Home on Google Maps  CNET
Digital Privacy Tools (2025): How Avast Helps Consumers Stay Safe While Browsing and Shopping Online - Report by Better Business Advice  Yahoo Finance
Kurt Knutsson's guide covers social media privacy protection through location settings, account privacy controls and two-factor authentication to prevent scams and data breaches.
Not all web browsers are created equal when it comes to protecting your privacy. Here's which browser to avoid and which ones to use instead.
The thing is, Google was the only company that could have forced the web to change. More specifically, it’s the only company that could have forced the internet to respect your privacy. If Google ...

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The selfie syndrome Why teens use social media for validation and how parents can counteract it - TODAY.com
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