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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

What does a second Trump presidency mean for data privacy?  Tom's Guide
Get a Free VPN with PlanetVPN: Protect Your Privacy Online  NFL Draft Countdown
Supreme Court May Decide if the Government Can Childproof the Internet  ACLU
Privacy alert! Candy Crush, Subway Surfers and Tinder accused of data collection: How to stay safe online | Mint  Mint
Experts urge Facebook users to be aware of who is running online communities and think about privacy before sharing  ABC News
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Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on Monday 20 January 2025, marking the beginning of a second term in the Oval Office for the businessman-turned-politician.
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Our ability to track and target users cross-channel has never been greater. But can a brand stand out if everything starts to look and sound the same?

Featured News Stories

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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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