Kid's Privacy

Kids love the Internet as much as we do. They can play games, watch videos and chat with friends. But children and adolescents can fall prey to exploitation if parents, teachers and caregivers don't take the necessary precautions. It's important to monitor where your kids are surfing. By law, websites that collect information from kids under 13 must post their privacy policy. This should include the type of information they solicit, how that information will be used, and whether the information is shopped to third parties for the purpose of marketing. Parents and caregivers should learn to read the privacy policy in order to make an informed decision on whether the site is a safe domain for your child to spend his or her leisure time. Protecting your child on the Internet is essential now more than ever, as web predators are harming more defenseless children every day.

Privacy Suites: Usability

The great thing about privacy suites is that they combine the important security features of antivirus, antispyware and privacy protection software. The downside to these programs has been, in the past, lack of usability. We think it's important to create suites that are usable and effective. Norton 360 calls that usability automation. Basically, automation means that a program works as automatically as possible. The program works on its own, protecting your system, your information and your privacy. A suite should do this without interrupting you. A suite should be self-sufficient. Whether you call it automation or usability, look for a suite that will not take away your valuable time.