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Ethics and Technology
Continuing our commitment to both ethics and technology GSUSA is launching a coordinated outreach program to educate today’s youth about the dangers of illegally downloading music, while at the same time providing them with a legal means to do so. As part of a partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the National PTA -- two organizations equally concerned with the intersection of ethics and technology as it relates to the moral development of children, and with Harmony DMC and Yahoo!, the Digital Living Project alliance has focused on setting the foundations of ethical behavior and the proper use of technology for generations to come.
Microsoft At Home – whether your kids go online to browse, research school projects, play games, or chat with friends, you can help to keep them safer while they explore online with the following articles and tips.
ALA | The Librarian's Guide to Cyberspace for Parents and Kids – this brochure from the American Library Association will help you and your child enjoy the benefits and pleasures of being Web savvy.
Yahooligans! Parents Guide – Yahooligans! guide to staying safe on the web.
NetSmartz Workshop – Yahoo! resource that addresses the proper ways to educate your family about online safety.
FBI's Safety Tips for Kids on the Internet – safety tips from the Federal Bureau of Investigations which all kids should know and follow while online.
US Department of Education Parents' Guide to the Internet – learn about the Information Superhighway: what it is, how and why to get on, and what to do while you're there.
Police Notebook: Keeping Kids Safe Online – explains the benefits and risks of the Internet and what parents can do to help their children be safe online
Kidz Privacy – learn about the privacy laws passed by the Federal Trade Commission to protect kids on the Internet. There are sections for kids, parents, and the media.
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 – examine the text of this law enacted by Congress in 1998 to secure the privacy of children online by requiring organizations which collect information about the children who visit their sites to do so only with verifiable parental consent. It is hosted by the Center for Democracy and Technology.
Ten Commandments for Computer Ethics – guidelines to follow when using a computer, from the Computer Ethics Institute.
FBI Publications - A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety – great online safety resource for parents courtesy of the Federal Bureau of Investigations.
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