Good practice guidelines for social network providers
The Home Office in the UK has just release a report entitled 'Good practice guidance for the providers of social networking and other user interactive services 2008'. It's probably a must read for providers of social networking services and many others. Educators and parents should all find something of interest in it. Part 1 of the report provides some background information on social networking and some of the potential dangers for younger people such as bullying, self-harm and other threats. Part 2 makes some recommendations for good practice while Part 3 provides some safety tips. Although a UK report, the Australian Communications and Media Authority had a role in its development so those of us in Australia should at least have a read to see where ACMA's current thinking is on this really important issue.
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