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School Internet Use Policies and Safe Surfing Practices Packets

As schools and school adminstration grapple over Internet and technology risk management issues, there are several ways that Cyberangels can help. Parry Aftab, a cyberspace lawyer, has been advising businesses on Internet issues and risk management for many years. Her first legal articles appeared in 1995 covering the laws on e-mail monitoring and privacy, and Internet use policies for business. Here, schools can take their guidance from business.

Ms. Aftab and her law partner, Nancy L. Savitt, have agreed to design a special packet of information and forms, including a CD-ROM, just for schools. The packet will include suggestions for developing safe surfing practices, as well as acceptable use policies.

Cyberangels often advises schools about how to create websites that do not put their students at risk.

Too many schools post children's photos, full names and even their e-mails at websites available to the general public. These are like catalogues to cyber-predators, where they can locate a child who meets their criteria, and know where they are between 8:30 and 3:00. They may even be able to reach them direclty through their e-mail address, or by checking for a telephone listing that matches their name and geographical location.

In addition to the packet, schools and adminsitrators will be able to join a special discussion group of like-minded schools and administrators. Sponsors would be able to co-brand this product and make it available to schools throughout the United States. This should be particularly relevant to companies which deal with schools and which provide services and products to schools.