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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

How privacy rules meant to protect consumers may hurt small businesses  University of Colorado Boulder
How To Change Your Privacy Settings for a Safer Online Experience  All About Cookies
US State Age Verification Efforts Threaten Online Speech and Privacy – The Supreme Court Seems Ready to Allow Them  New America
FTC alleges messaging app violated child privacy law, duped users into subscriptions  The Record from Recorded Future News
Sharent Trap: Love shown online, privacy pays the price  NewsMeter
India's draft online gaming Law gives Regulator Civil Court Powers  MediaNama
Best Data Removal Services: Regain Privacy (October 2025)  CyberInsider
Brazil Adopts Law Protecting Minors Online  Inside Privacy
Block ads, protect privacy, and keep your family safe online for life with AdGuard for only $16  Mashable
How businesses can prepare for Maryland's new data privacy law  The Business Journals

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