Telstra Becomes Newest FOSI Member
Largest Australian Telecom Joins Family Online Safety Institute to Support Online Safety Initiatives
WASHINGTON, DC - Continuing to extend its international footprint, The Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) today announced that Telstra Corporation has joined as a member. Telstra, headquartered in Melbourne, is Australia's largest telecommunications company.
Telstra has a long history in Australia, originating as a government department together with the Australia Post. Recently, Telstra became fully privatized to focus on product development and serving their Australian client base to the fullest. Telstra has become the largest provider of mobile phones and devices, home phone service and broadband in Australia. Additionally, the company is often recognized for its social media work; Telstra launched a twenty four- hour online customer service forum, as well as Blurtl, a Facebook app that enables users to leave audio messages on each other's walls.
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Read more: November 23, 2012
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New Study Shows Significant Gaps in Perceptions about Teens’ Online Behavior
Parents and Teens Differ on Perceived Dangers, Both Take Steps to Protect Privacy and Security
WASHINGTON, DC – Research released today by the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) explores the online generation gap between parents and teens and reveals a number of disparities in their views about online safety. These gaps in perception demonstrate that great advancements can and should be made to improve communication between parents and teens about online behavior. The nationwide online survey polled 511 teens and 500 parents who access the Internet and was conducted by Hart Research Associates, an independent research company.
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Read more: November 14, 2012
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Mind Candy Becomes Newest FOSI Member
Creator of Moshi Monsters™ joins leading international online safety organization
WASHINGTON, DC - The Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) today announced that Mind Candy has joined as a member. Mind Candy, headquartered in the United Kingdom, is one of the world's fastest growing social online gaming companies and the global developer, operator and publisher of Moshi Monsters, an online world for kids to share, develop and communicate with their friends in a safe environment.
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Read more: November 1, 2012
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A Platform for Good Helps Parents and Teens Connect, Share
and Do Good
New Online Platform Highlights the Positive Power of the Internet
WASHINGTON, DC - The Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI), an international nonprofit organization dedicated to online safety, today launches A Platform for Good (PfG) – an interactive website designed to help parents, teachers and teens connect, share and do good online.
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Read more: September 12, 2012
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