Guest guest Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Hi all, fyi - this may be of some interest. From CTN WebNews Edition #195, April 7 2008..... (CTN =The Consumer’s Telecommunications Network). If you wish to receive, let me know, and I’ll post the contact – or, conversely it should turn up with Google! 5. ACMA welcomes release of international guidelines for safer online social networking New international guidelines for safer use of social networking services, such as Facebook, MySpace and Bebo, will be launched today in the UK Parliament's House of Lords in London. The Australian Communications and Media Authority has been an important contributor to the development of the guidelines to help providers of social networking services everywhere. Go to: http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_311043 See also: New international guidelines aimed at improving the safety of youngsters using social networking sites will be released today - but privacy advocates are concerned that no young Australians were consulted. Go to: http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/security/soa/Safe-Internet-guidelines-ignore-Aussie-feedback/0,130061744,339287942,00.htm I do hope my alerting to the privacy issue (lack of!) has not frightened people away from using this wonderful and valuable resource, as we all benefit so much from each other, Blessings to all, joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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