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Chapter 12 Content Filtering Screens

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Government/Legal

Selecting this category excludes pages sponsored by or which provide

information on government, government agencies and government

services such as taxation and emergency services. It also includes

pages that discuss or explain laws of various governmental entities.

Military

Selecting this category excludes pages that promote or provide

information on military branches or armed services.

Political/Activist Groups

Selecting this category excludes pages sponsored by or which provide

information on political parties, special interest groups, or any

organization that promotes change or reform in public policy, public

opinion, social practice, or economic activities.

Health

Selecting this category excludes pages that provide advice and

information on general health such as fitness and well-being, personal

health or medical services, drugs, alternative and complimentary

therapies, medical information about ailments, dentistry, optometry,

general psychiatry, self-help, and support organizations dedicated to a

disease or condition.

Computers/Internet

Selecting this category excludes pages that sponsor or provide

information on computers, technology, the Internet and technology-

related organizations and companies.

Search Engines/Portals

Selecting this category excludes pages that support searching the

Internet, indices, and directories.

Spyware/Malware Sources

Selecting this category excludes pages which distribute spyware and

other malware. Spyware is defined as software which takes control of

your computer, modifies computer settings, collects or reports personal

information, or misrepresents itself by tricking users to install,

download, or enter personal information. This includes drive-by

downloads; browser hijackers; dialers; intrusive advertising; any

program which modifies your homepage, bookmarks, or security

settings; and keyloggers. It also includes any software which bundles

spyware (as defined above) as part of its offering. Information collected

or reported is "personal" if it contains uniquely identifying data, such as

email addresses, name, social security number, IP address, etc. A site

is not classified as spyware if the user is reasonably notified that the

software will perform these actions (ie, it alerts that it will send personal

information, be installed, or that it will log keystrokes). Note: Sites rated

as spyware should have a second category assigned with them.

Spyware Effects/Privacy

Concerns

Selecting this category excludes pages to which spyware (as defined in

the Spyware/Malware Sources category) reports its findings or from

which it alone downloads advertisements. Also includes sites that

contain serious privacy issues, such as “phone home” sites to which

software can connect and send user info; sites that make extensive use

of tracking cookies without a posted privacy statement; and sites to

which browser hijackers redirect users. Usually does not include sites

that can be marked as Spyware/Malware. Note: Sites rated as spyware

effects typically have a second category assigned with them.

Job Search/Careers

Selecting this category excludes pages that provide assistance in

finding employment, and tools for locating prospective employers.

News/Media

Selecting this category excludes pages that primarily report information

or comments on current events or contemporary issues of the day. It

also includes radio stations and magazines. It does not include pages

that can be rated in other categories.

Personals/Dating

Selecting this category excludes pages that promote interpersonal

relationships.

Table 59 SECURITY > CONTENT FILTER > Policy > External Database (continued)

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