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.
March 2, 2015
Panel Discussion: Trust, Safety and the Internet of Things
On March 2nd the Family Online Safety Institute is holding a panel discussion about the Internet of Things.
Nov. 12, 2014 - Nov. 13, 2014 | Washington, D.C.
2014 Annual Conference
On November 12th and 13th the Family Online Safety Institute held it's 8th Annual Conference in Washington, DC. The event, titled "Redefining Online Safety", broached the ever-evolving notion of online safety, and discussed what this concept really means in today's world.
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Distance No More
By David Polgar | Feb. 27, 2015
What I love most about modern technology is its ability to completely obliterate distances.
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Parents Just Don't Understand
By Thomas Dodson | Feb. 24, 2015
A new study finds that parents are not as involved as they should be in their teens' online lives.
POLICY BRIEF
#WePROTECT: Global Online Child Sexual Abuse Summit
There are few crimes more heinous than the sexual abuse of children. While the offense certainly did not originate with the Internet, the development of the technology has allowed perpetrators to share details of their abuse with thousands of people around the world. This distribution results in the intensified and continual suffering of many victims.
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FOSI 2014 Year in Review Video
A lot can happen in a year, especially in the digital world. In this 2014 online safety review, FOSI summarizes the changes in US policy, surrounding issues such as sexting and student data privacy, and policy changes happening in Europe and Australia. Also find out what FOSI has been up to in terms of research, events, tips and tools for parents, and plans and goals for 2015.
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What's Trending Online 2014 Video
Have you ever thought about how many people all over the world are connected online? Or how much Internet access has expanded around the globe? This video was presented at the Family Online Safety Institute Annual Conference in November, 2014 where over 90 speakers and 500 attendees gathered to explore the changing world of online safety.