04 Dec 1998
Libraries in southern Virginia have been banned from using filtering software to control the pages that patrons access from library PCs. According to a judge in a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union, the use of filtering software in libraries is against the First Amendment protecting free speech. The case could have far- reaching consequences for libraries across the country, many of which have installed similar software.
Have your say on this article
Newsletters
Latest stories from Management
Latest videos
You may also like
Management jobs
Technology Patent Wars
Staff are increasingly using their personal devices for work. Productivity may increase as a result, but the trend brings with it security risks
Case studies from large organisations across all sectors
... And rich media, and flexible working, and peaks in traffic ...
Upcoming Events
Join us for this Computing web seminar, in which the Head of BI at the Co-operative Group Nick Colebourn will be explaining just how he reigned in the Group’s sprawling database estate and how significant savings were realised and data quality improved as a result.
Date: 31 May 2012
Time: 11:00 AM
Live June 13th 11:00am: Register now. During this web seminar we will be looking at the sorts of incidents that can bring data centres grinding to a halt and what can be done about them.
Date: 13 Jun 2012
Time: 11:00 am
Receive the latest jobs direct to your inbox
Are you being paid what you are worth?
