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Government/Legal Selecting this category excludes pages sponsored by or which provide
information on government, government agencies and government
services such as taxation and emergency services. It also includes
pages that discuss or explain laws of various governmental entities.
Military Selecting this category excludes pages that promote or provide
information on military branches or armed services.
Political/Activist Groups Selecting this category excludes pages sponsored by or which provide
information on political parties, special interest groups, or any
organization that promotes change or reform in public policy, public
opinion, social practice, or economic activities.
Health Selecting this category excludes pages that provide advice and
information on general health such as fitness and well-being, personal
health or medical services, drugs, alternative and complimentary
therapies, medical information about ailments, dentistry, optometry,
general psychiatry, self-help, and support organizations dedicated to a
disease or condition.
Computers/Internet Selecting this category excludes pages that sponsor or provide
information on computers, technology, the Internet and technology-
related organizations and companies.
Search Engines/Portals Selecting this category excludes pages that support searching the
Internet, indices, and directories.
Spyware/Malware Sources Selecting this category excludes pages which distribute spyware and
other malware. Spyware is defined as software which takes control of
your computer, modifies computer settings, collects or reports personal
information, or misrepresents itself by tricking users to install,
download, or enter personal information. This includes drive-by
downloads; browser hijackers; dialers; intrusive advertising; any
program which modifies your homepage, bookmarks, or security
settings; and keyloggers. It also includes any software which bundles
spyware (as defined above) as part of its offering. Information collected
or reported is "personal" if it contains uniquely identifying data, such as
email addresses, name, social security number, IP address, etc. A site
is not classified as spyware if the user is reasonably notified that the
software will perform these actions (ie, it alerts that it will send personal
information, be installed, or that it will log keystrokes). Note: Sites rated
as spyware should have a second category assigned with them.
Spyware Effects/Privacy
Concerns
Selecting this category excludes pages to which spyware (as defined in
the Spyware/Malware Sources category) reports its findings or from
which it alone downloads advertisements. Also includes sites that
contain serious privacy issues, such as “phone home” sites to which
software can connect and send user info; sites that make extensive use
of tracking cookies without a posted privacy statement; and sites to
which browser hijackers redirect users. Usually does not include sites
that can be marked as Spyware/Malware. Note: Sites rated as spyware
effects typically have a second category assigned with them.
Job Search/Careers Selecting this category excludes pages that provide assistance in
finding employment, and tools for locating prospective employers.
News/Media Selecting this category excludes pages that primarily report information
or comments on current events or contemporary issues of the day. It
also includes radio stations and magazines. It does not include pages
that can be rated in other categories.
Personals/Dating Selecting this category excludes pages that promote interpersonal
relationships.
Table 79 SECURITY > CONTENT FILTER > Policy > External Database (continued)
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