As an overarching policy site, you might want to check EFF occasionally. Many issues will be raised in more narrow contexts on the other discussion groups.
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Children's Internet Protection Act
The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) was enacted by Congress in 2000 to address concerns about children's access to obscene or harmful content over the Internet. CIPA imposes certain requirements on schools or libraries that receive discounts for Internet access or internal connections through the E-rate program. They must certify that they have an Internet… learn more
Education and Library Networks Coalition
The Education and Libraries Networks Coalition (EdLiNC), formed in 1995, seeks to expand the use of educational technologies in schools and libraries by making sure that these entities receive affordable rates guaranteed to them in the Universal Service Provisions of the Telecommunications Act. Congress passed the Universal Communications Act so that schools and libraries can… learn more
Electronic Frontier Foundation
The Electronic Frontier Foundation champions user privacy, free expression, and innovation. Their goals are to ensure that rights and freedoms are enhanced and protected as the use of technology grows. The site contains general references on a wide range of Internet access and usage issues. learn more
NATIONAL ONLINE SAFETY
At National Online Safety, it is our mission to make the internet a safer place for children. We will achieve this through equipping school staff, parents and children with the knowledge they need to understand online dangers and how best to react should an incident arise. learn more