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Our online life
Companies collect huge amounts of data on us while we work, learn and play online every day.
The internet is a big part of our lives in the 21st century. We need to be able to use the web without sacrificing our privacy and safety. Our personal information shouldn’t be bought and sold. Companies must take the protection of our passwords, medical information, banking details, and other data seriously. Together, we can make the web a safe and healthy place to live our online lives.
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What You Can Do
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