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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 Privacy in the Age of AI - The Wall Street Journal
Online Privacy in the Age of AI  The Wall Street Journal
Online Privacy in the Age of AI - The Wall Street Journal
Online Privacy in the Age of AI  The Wall Street Journal
Online Privacy in the Age of AI - The Wall Street Journal
Online Privacy in the Age of AI  The Wall Street Journal
Online Privacy in the Age of AI - The Wall Street Journal
Online Privacy in the Age of AI  The Wall Street Journal
Disney settles with DOJ for alleged child privacy violations with $10 million payment
Following a Justice Dept. complaint that Disney had violated child privacy laws by not accurately labeling YouTube content for children, the media and entertainment giant agreed to pay a $10-million...
Age verification changed the internet in 2025 – here's what it means for your privacy in 2026
We spoke with leading privacy experts and VPN industry analysts to discuss age verification online and explore why your privacy could be at risk in 2026.
Congress may be about to create the “bad internet”
After helping elect President Donald Trump, major tech companies could be in for yet another windfall as Congress examines a suite of bills opponents have dubbed the “Bad Internet Bills.” ...
This Internet Browser Is the Worst for Your Privacy—Chances Are, You’re Using It Now
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. As much as the internet has changed over the past ...
10 hacks for online privacy that everyone should know
The internet has become a vital tool for human connection, but it comes with its fair share of risks, with the biggest being your privacy and security. With the big tech giants hungry for every ounce...
This 1 Hack Could Protect Your Information Online, According To Security Experts
What’s more, Doty said that “Through providing privacy, VPNs can be a helpful tool in improving access to communications online and evading different forms of censorship.” For example, journalists...

Featured News Stories

They Loved Your G.P.A. Then They Saw Your Tweets. - NYTimes.com
At Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Me., admissions officers are still talking about the high school senior who attended a campus information session last year for prospective students. Throughout...
Colleges looking at applicants' social media in admissions process
It's junior year and Ellie Likos is ready to start the college process. The first step: changing her name on Facebook. Since the explosion of social media just a few years ago, colleges across...
Facebook Will No Longer Protect Teens From Their Own Bad Judgment - Forbes
On Wednesday, Facebook announced a present for its teen users: the gift of greater publicity. Moving forward, Facebook’s many under-18 users will be able to kick their privacy to the curb just as...
Opinion Should parents be criminally liable for kids' cyberbullying - CNN.com
Two girls in Florida, 14 and 12, have been arrested and charged with aggravated stalking -- cyberbullying. They allegedly tormented a 12-year-old girl named Rebecca so relentlessly that last month...
The selfie syndrome Why teens use social media for validation and how parents can counteract it - TODAY.com
Young celebrities do it. So why are we surprised when a typical teen Instagram post goes something like this: Teen (girl or boy) posts a cool/pretty/pouty selfie. What follows is a watch to see how...
Are teenagers really careless about online privacy Technology The Guardian
They share, like, everything. How they feel about a song, their maths homework, life (it sucks). Where they'll be next; who they're with now. Photos, of themselves and others, doing stuff they quite...