September 2010
Deaths Related to Drivers Distracted by Cell Phone Use
Submitted by SafeInternet on Thu, 2010-09-30 08:14Guest posted by: Linda Criddle, president of Safe Internet Alliance
Users Beware: Malicious Threats Increase in Digital Music and Movies
Submitted by SafeInternet on Wed, 2010-09-29 10:01Guest posted by: Linda Criddle, president of Safe Internet Alliance
Website's Rights and Responsibilities - They are Far More Than 'Fine Print'
Submitted by SafeInternet on Tue, 2010-09-28 10:11Guest posted by: Linda Criddle, president of Safe Internet Alliance
It's been a while since I looked at Facebook's fine print, but knowing they recently made some adjustments I thought I'd check them out.
Google Family Center Launched – Tools & Advice About Keeping Kids Safe Online
Submitted by SafeInternet on Mon, 2010-09-27 12:56Guest posted by: Linda Criddle, president of Safe Internet Alliance
Google has launched an excellent new site focused specifically on increasing consumer safety online. I strongly recommend you check out their Family Safety Center site for its advice, but perhaps more importantly to get a clear understanding of the tools they provide consumers for managing their own, and their children's online experience.
Safe Internet Alliance Conferences & Sponsorship Memo
Submitted by SafeInternet on Mon, 2010-09-20 08:44Posted by: Safe Internet Alliance
General scope mission statement for the conferences
Set a new online safety and privacy standard for companies to aspire to, and create an environment that enables companies to collaborate on standards and achieve that bar.
• We believe there is strong interest among industry players and regulatory bodies to support these conferences and drive the initiatives forward.
Facebook Updates While Driving?
Submitted by SafeInternet on Thu, 2010-09-16 10:11Guest posted by: Linda Criddle, president of Safe Internet Alliance
General Motors' OnStar division has developed a system that provides drivers the ability to record audio updates that could be posted to a user's Facebook page. The system would also allow drivers to hear their friends' status updates read to them by a computerized voice. OnStar says the idea reflects society's growing desire to be connected at all times.
Crime 101: What is your teen studying online?
Submitted by SafeInternet on Wed, 2010-09-15 13:06Guest posted by: Linda Criddle, president of Safe Internet Alliance
Getting instant access to information on any topic is one of the great benefits of the Internet and a powerful educational tool.
FREE Digital Download of “Own Your Space – Keep Yourself and Your Stuff Safe Online."
Submitted by SafeInternet on Tue, 2010-09-14 09:14Guest posted by: Linda Criddle, president of Safe Internet Alliance
Own Your Space – Keep Yourself and Your Stuff Safe Online is an insightful book written by long time security and safety expert Linda McCarthy and offered free to consumers through the generous support of Microsoft.
Download Family Online Safety Tips Brochure from Microsoft
Submitted by Safe Internet on Wed, 2010-09-08 07:36Guest posted by: Linda Criddle, president of Safe Internet Alliance
Microsoft has released a new brochure on Family Safety called, Microsoft Tools Help Keep Families Safer Online with tips for Windows 7, Windows Live, XBOX, Zune & MediaRoom users. If you're using one of these products and have kids, this is an excellent resource for you.
AOL Introduces SafeSocial, a New Option for Parents
Submitted by Safe Internet on Tue, 2010-09-07 10:29Guest posted by: Linda Criddle, president of Safe Internet Alliance
With the introduction of SafeSocial, AOL has once again taken the lead among the major ISP's in providing online safety tools. This time, they've taken a significant step forward from the virtually-unchanged-in-the-last-20-years basic parental controls of 'block and filter', which have been standard issue by ISP's, to compete with the new independent family safety products on the market.