Cybersitter 11 software#
EFA does not endorse the use of filtering software because it may result in a false sense of security and/or unduly restrict young people's internet access due to over-blocking etc. PC-based (end user) filters are readily available and most have features that can assist parents to protect children from a range of Internet dangers as well as blocking unsuitable Web pages. ( How best to protect kids from online porn, San Francisco Chronicle, ) They work, and they have been working for the last five or six years,' Aftab said."
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" 'It annoys me a great deal that parents are not using software and now someone is trying to impinge on the privacy of adults, when the easy solution is using a filtering software. EFA shares the view recently expressed by world-renowned child online safety expert, Parry Aftab (regarding the to-date unenforceable USA Child Online Protection Act 1998 which would force adults to identify themselves to obtain legal material): While recent advocates of mandatory ISP blocking have proposed that adults could identify themselves as wanting to access blocked material and ask to opt-out of blocking, this would interfere with adults' right to privacy. In early 2006 the Federal Labor Party (ALP) announced that they would implement mandatory ISP-filtering if elected. In 1999 it was politicians within the Federal Coalition Government, in early 2003 it was The Australia Institute, in late 2004 it was the Family First Party, in late 2005 it was people associated with the "Sexual Integrity Forum" organised by the Fatherhood Foundation including Senator Guy Barnett (Lib. In recent years in Australia, various groups and individuals have campaigned for government mandated ISP-based filtering and blocking of Web pages unsuitable for children. Information and Advice for Parents about Internet Child Safety.Content Rating and Labelling Systems - see separate page.Filter Software Companies' connections with religious groups and/or governments.Reports on tests focussed on under- and over- blocking issues.PC-based Filter Products with Server-Based Filtering.Content Filtering and Blocking Software.
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Australian Law related to use of Filtering Software.Parry Aftab, Executive, Submission to NTIA 15 July 2002 Internet safety education is key to this, and should be mandated, not filtering.
Cybersitter 11 how to#
We owe it to our children to improve the filter between their ears that will help them know whom to trust, how to click the "back button" to avoid inappropriate content and how to enjoy the wonders of the Internet, safely and privately.