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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

Online Age Verification Laws Could Do More Harm Than Good  Scientific American
New online data privacy legislation examined | SC Media  SC Media
TECH ADVICE: Settings to use to increase privacy online  Dayton Daily News
What is Maryland's Online Data Privacy Protection Act?  Security Boulevard
Maryland Online Data Privacy Act is broader, stricter, and more easily triggered than many state privacy laws  JD Supra
Online Insurance Broker Faces Privacy Class Action  ThinkAdvisor
Children’s Online Privacy: KOSA and COPPA Updates  The National Law Review
Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell is closing in on a historic online privacy law, but many aides say she’s been one of its biggest obstacles for years.
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers said there would be a hearing this week on data privacy as she works to advance her legislation.
Keyboard crooks are coming up with more sophisticated ways to steal your personal information, which is why it’s important for consumers to shield their online identity.

Featured News Stories

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