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CHILDREN AND ONLINE
SECURITY
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| Q: What are Parental Controls? |
| Q: How well do Parental Controls work? |
| Q: Can my children bypass Parental Controls? |
| Q: What should I know about children and the
Internet? |
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Q: What are Parental
Controls?
A:
Parental Controls provide parents and guardians with the ability to
control the content that children can access online and it is very effective for
blocking Websites and words that may be inappropriate for them.
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Q:
How well do Parental
Controls work?
A:
There are many different versions and methods of filtering
inappropriate content to prevent children from viewing or otherwise accessing
this type of content. Solutions, such as the one provided by COGECO Security
Services, offer a product that uses dynamic, on-the-fly filtering technology
that does not rely on lists of blocked Websites that must be maintained. It is a
next generation solution that readily maintains pace with the ever evolving
Internet.
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Q:
Can my children bypass
Parental Controls?
A:
All Parental Controls include the option of password
protecting your configuration to ensure these settings cannot be modified by
children. To do so, it is important to select a password you will remember,
using a combination of both letters and numbers, and remember to regularly
change your password.
As with any security device, Parental Controls can
be tampered with, disabled or deleted by allowing physical access to the
security mechanism (ie: your computer) and through determination. These Parental
Controls are not a replacement for proper supervision; they are an additional
safeguard allowing your family to enjoy safe access to the Internet.
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Q:
What should I know about
children and the Internet?
A: The Internet can be a
valuable and educational tool for users of all ages, as it provides access to
all kinds of information such as communications, entertainment, games and media.
However it can also lead children to view offensive and even dangerous
age-inappropriate material, so it is important to safeguard them from such
threats.
Web sites such as http://www.bewebaware.com/
and http://www.cybertip.ca can help parents and guardians ensure
their children's safety on the Internet.
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