...Protecting children under the age of 13 online. By: Brook Knight The protection of young children online is more important than ever. The soul responsibility falls onto the shoulders of the child’s parent or guardian, however, the government plays a role to help. US federal laws like COPPA and Children’s Internet Protection Act, 2000 work hand in hand together to restrict content being shared with children’s information and viewing. We do not want our young children having access to harmful content such as pornography. CIPA (Children’s Internet Protection Act) does require K-12 schools and libraries in the US to use measures like filters to protect children from online harmful content in order to receive federal funding. Schools and libraries can overcome the use of filters by not accepting federal funding and discounts. CIPA was signed into law on 12/21/2000. As defined by the Federal Trade commission is Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule ("COPPA") stands for Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA) regulates the collection and use of children’s personal information by website operators. COPPA imposes strict requirements on operators of websites or online services directed to children under 13 years of age, and on operators of other websites or online services that have actual knowledge that they are collecting personal information online from a child under 13 years of age. Precautions such as parental...
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...the individual consumer. The advances have not only made it possible to access information at home but also encourage teenagers and younger children to participate in gathering information via the Internet. Access to the web by children led to the enactment of laws such as the Children Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). These acts were implemented as a security method to aid in the protection of minors. Some websites containing nudity, online pornography, and other explicit content are banned from exploiting children. Children are viewed as easy victims to trick into providing private information or soliciting monetary compensation for obscene content. Because of this perception, additional laws are necessary to protect children when in comes to information technology. CIPA places restrictions on schools and libraries such as limiting the support of federal funding if certain requirements are not adhered. This act was signed by former President Bill Clinton in December 21, 2000. The design of CIPA is to protect children while using internet websites. Libraries and schools are required to implement filters that will eliminate or attempt to eliminate objectionable material from website possibly viewed by children (Children’s Internet Protections Act (CIPA) to Affect Libraries and the Online Community, 2001). Schools and libraries are eligible for discounts on purchasing...
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...Four Effective Ways Of Keeping Your Children Safe Online. Children are especially vulnerable in the digital age, despite the threats not being clearly visible. Because of their innocence and unsuspecting nature, children are very susceptible to manipulation. It is, therefore, a parent’s responsibility to protect children online and here are four effective ways of doing that. Limit their social media exposure Social media is the bane of a lot of child-targeted evil online. Social media for most children today begins soon after birth when their parents start sharing everything about the children from pictures to names and dates of birth. Unfortunately, this only exposes the child to unforeseen dangers of sharenting – the constant mix of social media sharing and parenting. Such dangers include; cyberbullying, identity theft,...
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... Abstract The basis of this paper is to explain the advances in information technology that ultimately resulted with the creation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 and the Children’s Online Protection Privacy Act (COPPA). These two acts are beneficial to the privacy of oneself regarding medical files and the protection that the Federal Trade Commission provides to children while they are using the Internet. The paper will go farther into detail about why these acts were created and how they are beneficial to society today and for our future. Information Technology Acts The many advances of information technology have resulted in ethical issues requiring the creation of many important acts. Information technology is a very important branch of engineering that deals with the use of computers and telecommunications to retrieve and store and transmit information. Two acts specifically are the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 and the Children’s Online Protection Privacy Act (COPPA). These acts were carried out for many reasons, including; but not limited to privacy of personal health care information and protecting our children’s identities on the Internet. According to Sage Knowledge (2009), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, also known as HIPAA, is a federal act, which included a number of provisions for simplifying the administration...
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...given out or posted. Remember when you are online, anyone can see and read what you post. Consider who might see your online profile—friends, teachers, parents, coaches, employers, the police, the FBI, even sex offenders. Meeting someone contacted online carries considerable risk and is not advised. Be careful about pictures you post online that can make it easy for people to recognize you. Resources for Parents General Internet Safety: www.NetSafeKids.org www. pollyklaas.org www.cyberangels.org www. willcountysao.com/prevention-protecting kids_online.htm Internet Filtering Software: http://kids.GetNetWise.org 2. Parent Guide 3. 4 Tips on Cell Phone Use 1. Be careful about the pictures you take and send with your phone. Pictures taken with a cell phone can be posted on the web. Be aware text messaging reveals your phone number to whomever you send a message. Internet Safety Training: www.NetSmartz.org www.staysafe.org www.safeteens.org www.safeteens.com www.safekids.com www.netparents.org 2. 3. 4. Know that predators can also send messages and call to arrange meetings. If you receive a bullying or threatening text message, report it immediately to a parent or trusted adult. Your phone has caller ID. Do not answer a call from a number that you are not familiar with or not expecting. Parents should review their service plan to learn which features can be blocked to protect children. Internet Safety for Children & Teens 5. 6. Diocese of Joliet...
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...Information Technology and Protecting Children Because of the advancements in technology access to the Internet is widespread; schools and libraries around the nation are using the Internet as an educational tool. Because of the endless amount of unknown content online, Congress ensured children’s personal data is protected and that “obscene and violent material is screened out” (Abrahamson, 2002, p. 50) by passing Acts such as COPPA, The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, 1998 and CIPAThe Children’s Internet Protection Act, 2000. Protecting children’s personal data from collection without parent or guardian consent is the intent of COPPA. CIPA addresses worries regarding children’s access to obscene or damaging subject matter on the Internet in schools and community libraries. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act “COPPA was enacted to restrict the manner and amount of personal data collected on children under 13 by web sites targeted at children” (Abrahamson, 2002, p. 50). COPPA provides rules for companies that gather or may gather marketing data that identify children. Personal data includes any information that would permit physical or online contact with that child. Singer (2012) Almost every child possesses a computer in his or her home or pocket making it harder for parents to monitor what information children are distributing online. Many sites and applications offer children the opportunity to upload pictures or videos of themselves, to graft themselves...
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...the growing use of it by children brought about the implementation of new protection acts. Among those acts are the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which passed into law in 1998, and the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), which became law in 2000. This paper will discuss the advances in information technology that resulted in new ethical issues necessitating the creation of these acts. As the internet grew in popularity among the public, children began to use it more and more for everything from homework, to communicating, to searching for whatever information is out there (surfing). In most cases, websites required the users to put in their personal contact information and, in many cases, allow the website upload tracking cookies to the user’s computer. Almost anyone could then find, buy, and/or use that information for whatever reason. Children’s personal information could be accessed by pedophiles, bullies, or any other type of creep. According to L. Fair of the Federal Trade Commission, COPPA puts parents in control of what information children put online. Whether studying, shopping, surfing or chatting, today’s kids take advantage of everything the Internet has to offer. But when it comes to their personal information, parents are in the driver’s seat. According to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and regulations enforced by the Federal Trade Commission parents can limit access to what their children are watching and searching...
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...Information Technology Acts Echo Fairley BIS/220 07/28/14 Rita Solomon- Moore For this assignment, I chose the Children’s Internet Protection Act 2000primarily because I have three children of my own who use the internet in some way daily, and the Do Not Call Act of 2003 because I find unwanted calls to my home or cellular phone obnoxious and unethical invasions. New and evolving technologies have led to unethical business practices, and criminal The first act that I chose was the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998. The COPPA Act of 1998, formally known as the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule aids parents by helping to control what commercial information sites can collect from children. The Rule itself is for the operators of commercial websites and other online services that target children under 13 years of age that requires personal information. Websites of this nature must provide notice to the parents and get verifiable consent from a parent or guardian before collecting personal information from children and post privacy policies. For the most part the internet is a free place. Restricting children is from pornographic websites is a goof example of the COPPA at its best. Children are often times viewed as easy targets or prey for people to trick into sending them money or personal information. I’m sure that many of us have been or are currently being constantly annoyed by all the telemarketers that call on a daily basis. Unfortunately...
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...220 Dr. Ali Hashmi Internet Access: Protecting Children from the Internet Internet Access: Protecting Children from the Internet The Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) was enacted by Congress in 2000 to address concerns about children’s access to obscene or harmful content over the Internet. The technology that was innovated and caused this act to come to process was the ability for pornography and other obscene pictures to be seen so easily over the internet. Young kids were seeing things much too mature for their eyes in public places so this act was thought of to protect that. Majority of schools and libraries receive e-rate funding which means they get discounts on anything dealing with technology such as computers computer programs and other technologies suitable for minors. The act also ensured that schools and libraries did not receive funding unless they register that they have taken measures to prevent minors from traveling to harmful websites by blocking these websites on computers available to minors. Today this act is still in place, but I believe it is easier for children to see those types of things than it was when this act was implemented. Now they have cell phones that definitely do not have filters and they can watch whatever their heart desires. The Children’s Online Protection Privacy Act (COPPA) was initiated due to the fact of children being manipulated and giving out personal information online. The Act ensured that websites include...
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...In relation to children and young people, safeguarding and promoting their welfare is defined in †̃Working together to safeguard childrenâ€TM as: ï•® protecting children from maltreatment ï•® preventing impairment of childrenâ€TMs health or development ï•® ensuring that children are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care ï•® acting to enable all children to have the best outcomes. Safeguarding action may be needed to protect children and young adults from: ï•® neglect ï•® physical abuse ï•® sexual abuse ï•® emotional abuse ï•® bullying, including online bullying and prejudice-based bullying ï•® racist, disability and homophobic or transphobic abuse ï•® gender-based violence/violence against women...
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...Case 1 Marketing Strategy Jasmine Hall Mattel 1. Yes, Manufacturers of children’s products have a special obligation to not mislead consumers and society. One responsibility to the society that Mattel is performing is their commitment to protecting the privacy of their online customers when visiting their website or purchasing a product online. By assuring parents that their children’s privacy will be respected, Mattel demonstrates that that is takes its responsibility of marketing to children very seriously. They are also responsible for product safety, quality, protecting the environment, customs, evaluation and monitoring and compliance. Mattel’s business partners must have high standards for product safety and quality, adhering to practices that met Mattel’s safety and quality standards, which have been seriously violated in the past. Also, because of the global nature of Mattel’s business and its history of leadership in this area, the company insists that business partners strictly adhere to local and international customs laws. Partners must comply with all import and export regulations. The company also seeks to maintain an independent monitoring system that provides checks and balances to help ensure that standards are met. If certain aspects of Mattel’s manufacturing principles are not met, Mattel will try to work with contractors to help them fix their problems. New partners will not be hired unless they meet Mattel’s standards. If corrective action is advised...
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...that restrict the press, molestation of journalists and other people who articulate their views and opinions. It is also important any government to monitor and control the information which can be accessed by its citizens without infringing the fundamental right to information and opinions. Failure to censor the internet can cause extreme harm to the citizens or even the government (Constance, Theo & Ina, n.d.). Firstly, if the content that can be accessed or published in the internet is not filtered malicious people can spread information that can jeopardize the security of a country. Many countries argue that lack of internet censorship could lead to spread of secret information that is necessary for protecting the country. Internet censorship will help in protecting a country’s security and military secrets from people or other countries that could use such information against it. Terrorists and criminals can also use the internet to pass information from one operations base to another. Terrorists can also upload information and instruction concerning usage or even assemblage of devices of destruction such as...
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...in the hands of a caregiver. In the Iredell county a man was charged with six counts of sex crimes with a child. In Rowan county Anthony Doull was charged with sex crimes involving a girl who was 3 years old. We hear about child abuse everyday these are just a few examples. Laws protecting children should be enforced because there are too many kids being abused, whether it’s physically mentally or emotionally. Also, kids are vulnerable and can’t protect themselves predators are also getting off easy. Laws protecting children should be enforced because there are too many kids being abused, whether it’s physically...
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...Technology Acts Children’s Internet Protection Act of 2000 (CIPA) Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1999 (COPPA) Christopher Barrera BIS/220 June 3, 2013 Information Technology Acts Paper The CIPA (Children’s Internet Protection Act) of 2000 was created and enacted by Congress to address the concerns about obscene and harmful content found over the internet that was becoming readily accessible to children. The CIPA was created directly because of the necessity to educate the youth in the technological advancements occurring every day and the dangers that children become vulnerable to with the Internet working as an educational tool. As an act the CIPA requires schools and libraries that receive discounts on Internet access or internal connections through the E-Rate program that makes certain communication services and products more affordable for the eligible schools and libraries. While providing schools and libraries with accessible and affordable networks and Internet access, the E-Rate program did enforce two requirements in order for the schools or libraries to take advantage of their benefits. 1) Their Internet safety policies must include monitoring the online activities of minors. 2) As required by the Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act, they must provide for educating minors about appropriate online behavior, including interacting with other individuals on social networking websites and in chat...
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...people (Hubeley & Copeman, 2008). One ethical dilemma the author has encountered in practice as a student health visitor is parent’s who refuse to immunise their children. This has many ethical implication for practice. Immunisations are essential in protecting individuals and the community from serious diseases. The Department of Health (2005; 2006; 2009) offers clear, evidence-based information about different diseases, the possible side effects of immunisation and the current immunisation schedule which is available to all children. All babies are born with a little natural immunity to disease, but immunisation can offer additional protection against certain serious illnesses (GB: DH, 2006). Immunisation has caused dramatic improvements in health. Because of immunisation, diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus and measles, which used to be major causes of ill health now have much lower incidences (NICE, 2009). The Healthy Child programme (GB: DH, 2009) views immunisation as a national priority and aims to see an increase in the proportion of children who complete the immunisation schedule by the recommended ages. Immunisation of children is not compulsory in the UK and parents (with parental responsibility) can decide whether or not to have their child immunised. Despite the evidence that vaccinations protect children against a range of serious illnesses...
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