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October 2006 - Posts

How do you know if online programs and services are safe? Part 4: Safety enforcement is the third leg of the safety stool

We know from long experience that rules without enforcement are ignored. You can teach safety until you are blue in the face. You can build an framework to promote safety. But if there’s nothing to prevent abusers from misusing the service, there are
Posted Tuesday, October 31, 2006 10:28 PM by Linda Criddle | 0 Comments

How do you know if online programs and services are safe? Part 3: Safety framework is the second leg of the safety stool

If a company wants to provide a safer Internet experience then they have to build a safer Internet experience; it doesn’t happen by accident. Just as streets have sidewalks, stoplights, and warning signs to help make them safer, Internet companies have
Posted Monday, October 30, 2006 2:35 PM by Linda Criddle | 0 Comments

How do you know if online programs and services are safe? Part 2: Safety education is one leg of the safety stool

Safety information about any Internet product or service should be easy to find and understand. Ideally you’ll find info both in the Help section and guidance at relevant points—for example, when you’re about to post a picture or type in personal information.
Posted Saturday, October 28, 2006 9:17 PM by Linda Criddle | 0 Comments

How do you know if online programs and services are safe? Part 1: The three-legged stool

How do you know if a service is safe? This is one of the questions I get asked most frequently about such services as blogging, instant messaging, dating, and video sharing. Determining a service’s safe enough for you is first and foremost a personal
Posted Thursday, October 26, 2006 10:04 PM by Linda Criddle | 0 Comments

Your Internet Safety Bill of Rights

ALL Internet users have the right to a safe Internet experience. Your safety and the safety of your family on the Internet should not be left to features a company adds at the last minute ("add-ons") or those you have to pay extra for. You can’t buy a
Posted Monday, October 23, 2006 12:41 PM by Linda Criddle | 0 Comments

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Crime 101: What is your teen studying online?

Getting instant access to information on any topic is one of the great benefits of the Internet and a powerful educational tool. But not all the information your child uncovers will be the kind of education you had in mind. There is of course the problem
Posted Thursday, October 19, 2006 3:37 PM by Linda Criddle | 0 Comments

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