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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

A Guide to Online Privacy: How to Keep Your Data Safe  Gadget Bridge
Global Privacy Control Boosts Online Privacy by Empowering Consumers with Proactive Protection  BadCredit.org
March Madness: Athletes balance privacy, online profile  ABC News
CT-led bill aims to protect kids online. Will it clear Congress?  The Connecticut Mirror
The privacy of children – significant changes proposed  Clyde & Co
UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Sandhagen  ESPN
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