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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 is a legislative priority this year, with several bills already introduced, including two put forward by Gov. Ned Lamont.
Oregon's DOJ highlights a new Universal Opt-Out tool for online data privacy, announced by Attorney General Rayfield.
Privacy-Focused Shipping for Small Online Businesses  Eye On Annapolis
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG RELEASES UPDATED REPORT ON CONNECTICUT DATA PRIVACY ACT, DISCLOSES ACTIVE INVESTIGATIONS RELATED TO SAFETY OF CHILDREN AND TEENS ONLINE  DoingItLocal
Why macOS Alone Isn’t Enough: Rethinking Online Privacy for Mac Users  Sarajevo Times
Poor Data Privacy: How online scams, unsolicited ads score Nigeria’s digital economy low  Vanguard News
CT legislature to weigh online safety, data protections for minors  CT Mirror
The BR Privacy & Security Download: February 2026  natlawreview.com
Connecticut AG William Tong is investigating to see if children and teens are safe online  fox61.com
Shifting Online Privacy: Impact of New Platform Transparency  oakhillgazette.com

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