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Family Online Safety Institute

Online safety for children and their families.

 
  • Pledge to use your power for good
  • Global Digital Citizenship: Encouraging Safe and Responsible Online Use
  • FOSI 2013 Annual Conference. Connect.Share.Empower. 6-7 November 2013, Washington, DC

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The Family Online Safety Institute is an international, non-profit organization which works to make the online world safer for kids and their families. FOSI convenes leaders in industry, government and the non-profit sectors to collaborate and innovate new solutions and policies in the field of online safety. Through research, resources, events and special projects, FOSI promotes a culture of responsibility online and encourages a sense of digital citizenship for all.

With roundtables, forums and conferences around the globe, FOSI plays an important role in driving the international debate. Keep up to date on the latest online safety issues with FOSI’s widely-acclaimed events, or check out the latest on our YouTube channel.

 

Global Digital Citizenship Forum, June 24th, 2013, Melbourne, AustraliaGlobal Digital Citizenship Forum

FOSI is partnering with Telstra to present an international forum titled 'Global Digital Citizenship: Encouraging Safe & Responsible Online Use', on June 24th, in Melbourne, Australia. Learn more

 

The Online Generation GapThe Online Generation Gap

On November 14, 2012, the Family Online Safety Institute released a new study conducted by Hart Research Associates and supported by Microsoft and Google. Learn more

 

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GRID provides instant online access to the latest commentary, facts, figures and analysis on the global state of family online safety. Learn more

 

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Check out our Resources tab featuring helpful tips for parents and kids during back-to-school season, and download a copy of our safety contract here.
 

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Watch this video 'Go Figure' for facts and figures about online safety.
 

Latest News

May 15, 2013 FOSI Hosts Euro Forum to Tackle Online Safety and Privacy Concerns. Dublin Gathering Highlights Digital Citizenship. Learn more

April 18, 2013 Facebook, MacArthur Foundation, Mozilla, and the Family Online Safety Institute Launch Project:Connect. Learn more

February 22, 2013 FOSI Briefs: Industry Commits to Make the Internet a Better Place for Children in Europe. Learn more

February 7, 2013 T-Mobile USA Partners with FOSI to Champion Best Digital Practices. Learn more

February 5, 2013 Have YOU Taken the Pledge? A Platform for Good Asks Internet Users to Use Their Online Power for Good. Learn more

January 28, 2013 FOSI Celebrates Data Privacy Day. Learn more

January 23, 2013 FOSI Briefs: The Implications of the FTC's New COPPA Rule. Learn more

January 22, 2013 Trend Micro Joins Family Online Safety Institute. Learn more

December 19, 2012 Stephen Balkam, CEO of FOSI, comments on the FTC's latest COPPA rule. Learn more

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