As part of the ongoing saga about the netfilters here in Aus, I went looking for what things there were that helped young people understand the implications of internet use. I came across Cybersmart Detective, a website that is supported by ACMA (The Australian Communications and Media Authority). The website states that it is
an innovative online game that teaches children key internet safety messages in a safe environment.
That sounds all well and good. But, I have some doubts. Serious doubts. You see, I never take a website on face value (and neither should you). So I poked around and found their privacy statement. Their safety policy and disclaimer are similarly worded. Not so the credits. Someone takes credit for this site.
I’ve sceencapped the privacy statement for posterity. Just in case they realise the mistake that they made in 2006 and get around to correcting it.
I find this very ironic and really hope that someone thinks of the children’s education and their ability to actually make decisions about what’s safe and not on the web.
I’m Net Alarmed! Are you?