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Pittman, Joyce; McLaughlin, Brian – Educational Leadership, 2000
Despite the 1998 Children's Online Privacy Act's supposed protections, most web sites still collect personal information and post no privacy statements. Internet-filtering software packages are described and suggestions given for creating a safe environment, dismantling "cookies," informing parents and teachers, and checking…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Federal Legislation, Internet, Legal Problems

Aidman, Amy – Educational Leadership, 2000
The first federal Internet privacy law (the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) provides safeguards for children by regulating collection of their personal information. Unfortunately, teens are not protected. Legislation is pending to protect children from online marketers such as ZapMe! Interactive technologies require constant vigilance.…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Internet, Privacy