Internet Safety Highlighted on Safer Internet Day through Launch of Encryption Guide from FPF
The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) has unveiled a new infographic titled "Encryption Keeps Young People Safe" to mark Safer Internet Day 2025. The infographic emphasises the significant role encryption plays in safeguarding young internet users' privacy and security.
The infographic illustrates how encryption technology provides protection in real-world online scenarios, ensuring that messages, personal information, and online interactions remain private and confidential. This protection is essential for children and young users to navigate social media, messaging platforms, and other digital services without the risk of data breaches or identity theft.
Key ways encryption technology helps protect young people include securing chats and messages, protecting personal data, preventing unauthorised use, and supporting safe browsing and app use. Encryption underpins secure website connections (HTTPS) and app communications, minimising risks from data interception on public or unsecured networks.
The upcoming virtual event, hosted by FPF on February 11 at 10 am ET, will delve deeper into the state of encryption technology and policy. The event will feature a Keynote address from Patricia Kosseim, Ontario Information and Privacy Commissioner, and a panel of experts discussing how encryption protects young people in the physical world.
The infographic series, part of a longstanding effort by FPF to promote data privacy and showcase the vital role of encryption in ensuring online safety, also highlights the importance of encryption in protecting data in places young people frequent, such as sports parks, shopping centers, and health clinics, as depicted in the 2025 infographic.
FPF encourages those interested in encryption or future privacy issues to sign up for their monthly briefing, attend upcoming events, or follow them on various social media platforms. Registration is required to join the virtual event.
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- The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) promotes data privacy through initiatives like their infographic series, such as the recent release titled "Encryption Keeps Young People Safe," which emphasizes encryption's crucial role in safeguarding young internet users' privacy and security.
- Encryption technology offers protection in various online scenarios, including chats, messages, and personal data, thereby shielding young users from risks like data breaches and identity theft.
- FPF's upcoming virtual event on February 11 at 10 am ET will delve deeper into encryption technology and policy, featuring a Keynote address from Patricia Kosseim and a panel discussion on how encryption protects young people in the physical world.
- The infographic series also underscores the importance of encryption in protecting data at places frequented by young people, such as sports parks, shopping centers, and health clinics.
- FPF encourages everyone interested in encryption or future privacy issues to sign up for their monthly briefing, attend events, and follow them on social media platforms. Registration is required to join the virtual event.
- For additional resources on online safety, consider visiting sites like the School Resource Centre for Online Safety or the Organization Promoting Responsible Internet Usage for Young People.
- In today's global, technology-driven world, education and self-development are key to navigating issues such as data privacy, cybersecurity, data-and-cloud-computing, and technology-related learning.
