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[ PRIVACY Forum ] UK considers broad Web site blocking by default
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Wed Jun 27 22:48:50 2012
Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 19:30:32 -0700
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UK considers broad Web site blocking by default
http://j.mp/LuEiK7 (BBC)
"The government is to consider putting extra pressure on computer users
to filter out pornography when setting up internet accounts.
Ministers are suggesting that people should automatically be barred
from accessing unsuitable adult material unless they actually choose
to view it. It is one of several suggestions being put out for a
consultation on how to shield children from pornography. Websites
promoting suicide, anorexia and self-harm are also being targeted."
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The good old UK police state mentality marches on. And of course, if
you ask to have the blocks lifted, you automatically go on Her
Majesty's government "pervert" list.
--Lauren--
Lauren Weinstein (lauren@vortex.com): http://www.vortex.com/lauren
Co-Founder: People For Internet Responsibility: http://www.pfir.org
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