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Federal Government Policy: Mandatory Internet Filtering
As a key component of the cyber-safety plan of the Australian Government, ISP filtering seeks to address a number of issues revolving around online concerns encountered by individuals as well as households in relation to restricted content material.
The Current Federal Government Policy on Internet Filtering: Arguments For and Against
The Australian Communications and Media Authority is charged with the responsibility of facilitating the regulation of internet material considered to contain drug use as well as crime instructions in a detailed format, instances of sexual violence, bestiality, child pornography and any other internet content considered to be illegal, harmful and against the interests of the general public.
It is important to note that though the federal government maintains that mandatory internet filtering is in line with enhancing cyber safety; those with dissenting views have over time branded the policy controversial and flawed (The Sydney Morning Herald, 2010). To begin with, I will first consider the arguments supportive of the current federal government policy on mandatory...
First, it can be noted that the internet today encompasses our very lifestyle. Apart from being a preferred business as well as entertainment tool, the internet has also become a playground for criminals and other individuals with ulterior motives (Jaishankar, 2011). With that in mind and given that a significant number of those who have not yet attained the age of the majority surf the internet on a regular basis, the relevance of controlling content through the utilization of internet filters cannot be overstated. Towards that end, a mandatory internet filter goes a long way to ensure that children do not get exposed to content that is potentially harmful i.e. In regard to drugs, violence and sex. Based on the fact that these three issues are a threat to social order and well being; the federal government has a clear mandate to ensure that the well being of the society is preserved by amongst other things coming up with a policy on mandatory filtering of the internet.
However, it is equally important to note that though the federal government policy on mandatory internet filtering has a number of advantages; some dissenting views have been presented…
References
Australian Government Department of Broadband, Communications and Digital Economy, 2009. ISP Filtering: FAQ. [Online] Available at:
http://www.dbcde.gov.au/funding_and_programs/cybersafety_plan/internet_service_provider_isp_filtering/isp_filtering_live_pilot/isp_filtering_-_frequently_asked_questions#9.0 [Accessed 18th May 2011].
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Simpson, T., 2011. Mandatory Internet Filter. [Blog] n.d. Available at: http://www.troy-simpson.com/website/mandatory-internet-filter.html [Accessed 17th May 2011].
The Sydney Morning Herald, 2010. Coalition to Dump 'flawed' Internet Filter. The Sydney Morning Herald Online, [Online] 6th August. Available at: http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/coalition-to-dump-flawed-internet-filter-20100805-11kmv.html [Accessed 18th May 2011]
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