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@MISC{03censorshipin,
author = {},
title = {Censorship in the Library: The Children’s Internet Protection Act},
year = {2003}
}
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Abstract
The Children’s Internet Protection Act, also known as CIPA, is a federal law enacted by Congress in December 2000. It addresses Internet access in schools and libraries which receive discounts for Internet access or for connections from federal sources such as the E-rate program, the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). In order to retain funding, schools and libraries must put in place measures to block or filter pictures on the Internet that are obscene, contain child pornography, or when computers are used by minors, are harmful to minors. They must also adopt a policy to monitor online activities of minors which does include site tracking. This policy should also address access by minors to inappropriate matter on the Internet; the safety and security of minors when using email, chat rooms and other forms of direct electronic communication; unauthorized access including ‘hacking ’ and other unlawful activities by minors online; unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal information regarding minors; and restrict minors ’ access to materials harmful to them. [FCC]
Keyphrases
internet protection act internet access library service unlawful activity place measure online activity direct electronic communication federal source contain child pornography e-rate program unauthorized access technology act unauthorized disclosure federal law personal information minor access
