Online bullying a criminal offence
From:  netidme.co.uk
Teachers in Canada (Canadian Teachers’ Federation) are putting forward a policy that will push for Cyberbulling to be made “a separate Criminal Code offence”. In the policy they make clear their feelings that it should be a “ punishable offence to use “information and communication technology to convey a message which threatens death or bodily harm or perpetuates fear and intimidation.” “ More information can be found here Read Full Story
NetIDme’s Age Verification Software Gains BBFC.online Accreditation
From:  netidme.co.uk
NetIDme’s age-verification software has today been accredited by the British Board of Film Classification for its new media download classification scheme. BBFC.online was launched in May and uses the Board’s famous ‘black cards’ and category symbols to enable users downloading new media content ? video-on-demand and streamed video which is offered to the public through websites, set-top boxes and portable media devices ? to judge whether it is suitable for consumption. The ... Read Full Story
NetIDme’s Age Verification Software Gains BBFC.online Accreditation
From:  netidme.co.uk
NetIDme’s age-verification software has today been accredited by the British Board of Film Classification for its new media download classification scheme. BBFC.online was launched in May and uses the Board’s famous ‘black cards’ and category symbols to enable users downloading new media content ? video-on-demand and streamed video which is offered to the public through websites, set-top boxes and portable media devices ? to judge whether it is suitable for consumption. The ... Read Full Story
NetIDme’s Age Verification Software Gains BBFC.online Accreditation
From:  netidme.co.uk
NetIDme’s age-verification software has today been accredited by the British Board of Film Classification for its new media download classification scheme. BBFC.online was launched in May and uses the Board’s famous ‘black cards’ and category symbols to enable users downloading new media content ? video-on-demand and streamed video which is offered to the public through websites, set-top boxes and portable media devices ? to judge whether it is suitable for consumption. The ... Read Full Story
Children being targeted through Social Networking Sites
From:  netidme.co.uk
It has been found that Young people living in North Somerset are being targeted by “paedophiles and internet bullies” through social networking sites. The police have issued steps to take to avoid children from being a victim, “Advice we give out includes not putting a picture on the internet or any contact details such as email addresses and phone numbers or where they go to school” The full article can be read here Read Full Story
Children being targeted through Social Networking Sites
From:  netidme.co.uk
It has been found that Young people living in North Somerset are being targeted by “paedophiles and internet bullies” through social networking sites. The police have issued steps to take to avoid children from being a victim, “Advice we give out includes not putting a picture on the internet or any contact details such as email addresses and phone numbers or where they go to school” The full article can be read here Read Full Story
New Media Film Classification Scheme Will Help Protect Kids
From:  netidme.co.uk
NetIDme welcomes the British Board of Film Classification’s new download classification scheme which was launched today. BBFC.online will use the Board’s famous ‘black card’ category symbols to enable users downloading new media content - video-on-demand and streamed video which is offered to the public through websites, set-top boxes and portable media devices - to judge whether it is suitable for consumption. Independent classification of downloadable or streaming video c... Read Full Story
NEW MEDIA FILM CLASSIFICATION SCHEME WILL HELP PROTECT KIDS
From:  netidme.co.uk
NetIDme welcomes the British Board of Film Classification’s new download classification scheme which was launched today.  BBFC.online will use the Board’s famous ‘black card’ category symbols to enable users downloading new media content - video-on-demand and streamed video which is offered to the public through websites, set-top boxes and portable media devices - to judge whether it is suitable for consumption. Independent classification of downloadable or streaming video c... Read Full Story
Lack of Age Verification Means Kids Can Buy Adult Goods Online
From:  netidme.co.uk
London, 16 May 2008 – An MP wants to see online retailers caught selling alcohol or pornography to under-age children face a hefty fine or even imprisonment if they fail to put in place procedures to check the age of their customers. Labour MP Margaret Moran brings a Private Member’s Bill to the House of Commons on Friday 16 May for its second reading. The Bill is in response to an increasing number of cases that have exposed the ease with which children under 18 can buy alcohol, adult films... Read Full Story
Lack of Age Verification Means Kids Can Buy Adult Goods Online
From:  netidme.co.uk
London, 16 May 2008 – An MP wants to see online retailers caught selling alcohol or pornography to under-age children face a hefty fine or even imprisonment if they fail to put in place procedures to check the age of their customers.  Labour MP Margaret Moran brings a Private Member’s Bill to the House of Commons on Friday 16 May for its second reading. The Bill is in response to an increasing number of cases that have exposed the ease with which children under 18 can buy alcohol, adult films... Read Full Story