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Peer reviewedMcMurdo, George – Journal of Information Science, 1997
Discusses the control of pornography on the Internet. Highlights include the Communications Decency Act (CDA); "Time" magazine's article on cyberporn and critiques of it; the unconstitutionality of the CDA under First Amendment protection of free speech; and non-legislative software solutions, including PICS (Platform for Internet…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Constitutional Law, Criticism, Federal Legislation
Peer reviewedThomas, Daphyne Saunders – Internet Research, 1997
Considers the availability of pornography, particularly child pornography, on the Internet and child access to it. Defines pornographic material and child pornography, discusses its commercial and noncommercial uses and the responsibility for child access, and presents solutions: content tagging; CyberAngels, a volunteer group created by the…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Software, Internet, Law Enforcement
McDermott, Irene E. – Searcher, 1999
Gives examples of the pornography and worse dangers that await young children who go online unsupervised. Describes steps libraries are taking toward Web safety. Discusses how to provide Internet safety at home; types of Internet filters; and corporate Internet control. A sidebar offers a list of rules to follow for online safety. (AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Child Health, Children, Computer Software
