Mar 15, 2024
In this second episode with Jeff Jarvis, Larry and Jeff discuss regulation, encryption, the dangers of techno-moral panics, and Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which has been quite controversial in the United States. Find out more in this follow-up with...
Mar 8, 2024
Submitted to Federal Trade Commission March 8, 2024 Comments in response to FTC proposed rule change ConnectSafely is pleased to comment on the proposed changes to COPPA. We agree that it’s appropriate, from time to time, to revisit legislation to adjust for new...
Feb 22, 2024
by Larry Magid When it comes to online security, you don’t have to be paranoid to worry about people who want to harm you. Sadly, there are such people, and although they have nothing against you personally, they do want your money, and because the internet is...
Feb 21, 2024
By Kerry Gallagher Between family group texts, the group texts for sports teams we’re involved with, group texts with old friends from summer camp… you get the idea. Group texts can be huge, busy, and hard to keep up with. They are often the place where social drama...
Feb 10, 2024
More than 100 countries worldwide celebrated Safer Internet Day on Feb. 7 to raise awareness about the benefits and risks of connected technology. ConnectSafely, the official US coordinator of this international event sponsored virtual events for families and provided...
Feb 7, 2024
ConnectSafely, along with organizations in more than 100 countries around the world, celebrated Safer Internet Day on Tuesday, February 6th, but today, tomorrow, or any other day are also good times to talk about how you and your family can use the internet in a safer...
