A Safer Internet for All
Working to make the online world safer for kids and their families through enlightened public policy, industry best practice and good digital parenting.
Good Digital Parenting
Tips, tools and rules to confidently navigate the online world with your kids.
Dec. 1, 2016 | Washington, DC
2016 Annual Conference
Online Safety in Transition
Join FOSI in Washington, DC on December 1st for our 10th Annual Conference. The event, titled "Online Safety in Transition", will be focused on new developments in online safety and policy.
BLOG
Talking Plagiarism in 3 Steps
By Rafael Smith | Sept. 22, 2016
When kids aren't sure what plagiarism is, they're more likely to commit it unwittingly. Discussing proper research and citation with your kids is an easy 3-step process.
BLOG
12 Social Media Tips for College Applicants
By Janell Burley Hofmann | Sept. 14, 2016
Applying to college? Ease your social media madness with these 12 tips
POLICY BRIEF
Online Harassment: Testing the Limits of Free Speech
Few places on the Internet can claim to be free from harassment. Newspaper websites, social media platforms, online sports forums, gaming sites, and television fan comment boards deal with this problem. All corners of the web are impacted in some way by the scourge of vile and degrading speech aimed at public and private people alike. Eradicating this speech and creating an Internet that can be confidently used by everyone is a challenge that must be confronted by all sectors of society.
POLICY FILING
The Benefits, Challenges, and Potential Roles for the Government in Fostering the Advancement of the Internet of Things
On June 2nd, FOSI filed comments with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) at the Department of Commerce in response to a request for comments on "The Benefits, Challenges, and Potential Roles for the Government in Fostering the Advancement of the Internet of Things."
POLICY FILING
Protecting Online Reputation
In April 2016, FOSI filed comments with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) of Canada about educating children on the importance of their on and off-line reputation through online activities.