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Chapter 31 Content Filtering
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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 e-mail 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 (that is, 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.
Reference Selecting this category excludes pages containing personal, professional,
or educational reference, including online dictionaries, maps, census,
almanacs, library catalogues, genealogy-related pages and scientific
information.
Open Image/Media Search Selecting this category excludes pages with image or video search
capabilities which return graphical results (i.e. thumbnail pictures) that
include potentially pornographic content along with non-pornographic
content (as defined in the Pornography category). Sites that explicitly
exclude offensive content are not included in this category.
Chat/Instant Messaging Selecting this category excludes pages that provide chat or instant
messaging capabilities or client downloads.
Email Selecting this category excludes pages offering web-based email
services, such as online email reading, e-cards, and mailing list services.
Blogs/Newsgroups Selecting this category excludes pages that offer access to Usenet news
groups or other messaging or bulletin board systems. Also, blog specific
sites or an individual with his own blog. This does not include social
networking communities with blogs.
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