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Last updated: Nov 8, 2007 |
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Internet Guidelines, Version 2.1
8 - CIPA-Compliant Internet Safety Policy for Anchorage School District
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8.1.1 |
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It is the policy of Anchorage School District to prevent user access to or transmission of inappropriate material over its computer network. |
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8.1.2 |
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It is the policy of Anchorage School District to prevent unauthorized access to online information. |
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8.1.3 |
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It is the policy of Anchorage School District to prevent unauthorized online disclosure, use, or dissemination of personal identification information. |
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8.1.4 |
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It is the policy of Anchorage School District to comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act [Pub. L. No. 106-554 and 47 USC 254(h)]. |
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8.2 |
Definitions |
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8.2.1 |
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Key terms are as defined in the Children’s Internet Protection Act. * |
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*CIPA definitions of terms:
TECHNOLOGY PROTECTION MEASURE.
The term “technology protection measure” means a specific technology that blocks or filters Internet access to visual depictions that are:
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OBSCENE, as that term is defined in section 1460 of title 18, United States Code;
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CHILD PORNOGRAPHY, as that term is defined in section 2256 of title 18, United States Code; or
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Harmful to minors.
HARMFUL TO MINORS.
The term "harmful to minors'' means any picture, image, graphic image file, or other visual depiction that:
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Taken as a whole and with respect to minors, appeals to a prurient interest in nudity, sex, or excretion;
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Depicts, describes, or represents, in a patently offensive way with respect to what is suitable for minors, an actual or simulated sexual act or sexual contact, actual or simulated normal or perverted sexual acts, or a lewd exhibition of the genitals; and
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Taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value as to minors.
SEXUAL ACT; SEXUAL CONTACT.
The terms "sexual act'' and "sexual contact'' have the meanings given such terms in section 2246 of title 18, United States Code. |
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8.3 |
Access to Inappropriate Material |
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8.3.1 |
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To the extent practical, technology protection measures (or
"Internet filters") shall be used to block or filter Internet, or other forms
of electronic communications, access to inappropriate information.
Specifically, as required by the Children's Internet Protection Act, blocking
shall be applied to visual depictions of material deemed obscene or child
pornography, or to any material deemed harmful to minors. For adults only,
technology protection measures may be disabled or minimized for bona fide
research or other lawful purposes. |
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8.4 |
Inappropriate Network Usage |
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8.4.1 |
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To the extent practical, steps shall be taken to promote the safety and security of users of the Anchorage School District online computer network when using electronic mail, chat rooms, instant messaging, and other forms of direct electronic communications. Specifically, as required by the Children’s Internet Protection Act, prevention of inappropriate network usage includes: (a) unauthorized access, including so-called ‘hacking,’ and other unlawful activities; and (b) unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal identification information regarding minors. |
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8.5 |
Supervision and Monitoring |
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8.5.1 |
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It shall be the responsibility of all members of the Anchorage School District staff to supervise and monitor usage of the online computer network and access to the Internet in accordance with this policy and the Children’s Internet Protection Act. Procedures for the disabling or modification of technology protection measures shall be the responsibility of the Anchorage School District Chief Information Officer or designated representatives. |
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