Information Technology Acts Paper
Information Technology Acts Paper
BIS/220
Information Technology Acts Paper There are numerous amounts on Acts out there that protect web users; the Children’s Internet Protection Act, also known as CIPA and The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act also known as COPPA are two Acts that protect what children’s see in the internet or their personal information on the web.
The Children 's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) was performed in the year 2000. This act was intended to protect children when being on the internet. It was intended for schools and libraries at first now anyone can protect children from the harmful views of the internet. CIPA required all schools and libraries to protect their websites for children. Some schools and libraries receive a discount for internet access or internal connections through the E-rate program. This program is more affordable for eligible schools and libraries. There are certain conditions for schools and libraries that are eligible for the discount of the E-rate program. These have to certify that they have an internet safety policy that includes technology protection. This protection must block or filter internet access to pictures that are obscene, child pornography, or harmful to minors. (FCC, 2011) The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) was performed in 1998. The main goal for COPPA is to give parents control over what information is gained from their children online. Like we all know, the web is full of infinite websites that are not safe for most children. This Act was designed to protect children under the age of 13 while on the extreme navigation of the web. COPPA applies to commercial websites and online services that are directed to children under age 13 that collect, use, or disclose personal information from children. Operations that are covered under COPPA’s rule must post a clear and understandable privacy policy on their website describing their information practices
BIS/220
Information Technology Acts Paper There are numerous amounts on Acts out there that protect web users; the Children’s Internet Protection Act, also known as CIPA and The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act also known as COPPA are two Acts that protect what children’s see in the internet or their personal information on the web.
The Children 's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) was performed in the year 2000. This act was intended to protect children when being on the internet. It was intended for schools and libraries at first now anyone can protect children from the harmful views of the internet. CIPA required all schools and libraries to protect their websites for children. Some schools and libraries receive a discount for internet access or internal connections through the E-rate program. This program is more affordable for eligible schools and libraries. There are certain conditions for schools and libraries that are eligible for the discount of the E-rate program. These have to certify that they have an internet safety policy that includes technology protection. This protection must block or filter internet access to pictures that are obscene, child pornography, or harmful to minors. (FCC, 2011) The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) was performed in 1998. The main goal for COPPA is to give parents control over what information is gained from their children online. Like we all know, the web is full of infinite websites that are not safe for most children. This Act was designed to protect children under the age of 13 while on the extreme navigation of the web. COPPA applies to commercial websites and online services that are directed to children under age 13 that collect, use, or disclose personal information from children. Operations that are covered under COPPA’s rule must post a clear and understandable privacy policy on their website describing their information practices
References: 1. FCC (2011). Children 's Internet Protection Act. Retrieved from http://www.fcc.gov/guides/childrens-internet-protection-act 2. FTC (2008). Protecting America’s Consumers. Retrieved from http://www.ftc.gov/privacy/coppafaqs.shtm#general