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Table 72 Device Operation > Device Configuration > Security > Content Filter > Policy >
External Database
LABEL
Online Games
Government/Legal
Military
Political/Activist Groups
Health
Computers/Internet
Search Engines/Portals
Spyware/Malware Sources
Spyware Effects/Privacy
Concerns
Job Search/Careers
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DESCRIPTION
Selecting this category excludes pages that provide information and
support game playing or downloading, video games, computer games,
electronic games, tips, and advice on games or how to obtain cheat
codes. It also includes pages dedicated to selling board games as well
as journals and magazines dedicated to game playing. It includes pages
that support or host online sweepstakes and giveaways.
Selecting this category excludes pages sponsored by or which provide
information on government, government agencies and government
services such as taxation and emergency services. It also includes
pages that discuss or explain laws of various governmental entities.
Selecting this category excludes pages that promote or provide
information on military branches or armed services.
Selecting this category excludes pages sponsored by or which provide
information on political parties, special interest groups, or any
organization that promotes change or reform in public policy, public
opinion, social practice, or economic activities.
Selecting this category excludes pages that provide advice and
information on general health such as fitness and well-being, personal
health or medical services, drugs, alternative and complimentary
therapies, medical information about ailments, dentistry, optometry,
general psychiatry, self-help, and support organizations dedicated to a
disease or condition.
Selecting this category excludes pages that sponsor or provide
information on computers, technology, the Internet and technology-
related organizations and companies.
Selecting this category excludes pages that support searching the
Internet, indices, and directories.
Selecting this category excludes pages which distribute spyware and
other malware. Spyware is defined as software which takes control of
your computer, modifies computer settings, collects or reports personal
information, or misrepresents itself by tricking users to install, download,
or enter personal information. This includes drive-by downloads; browser
hijackers; dialers; intrusive advertising; any program which modifies your
homepage, bookmarks, or security settings; and keyloggers. It also
includes any software which bundles spyware (as defined above) as part
of its offering. Information collected or reported is "personal" if it contains
uniquely identifying data, such as e-mail addresses, name, social security
number, IP address, etc. A site is not classified as spyware if the user is
reasonably notified that the software will perform these actions (that is, it
alerts that it will send personal information, be installed, or that it will log
keystrokes). Note: Sites rated as spyware should have a second category
assigned with them.
Selecting this category excludes pages to which spyware (as defined in
the Spyware/Malware Sources category) reports its findings or from
which it alone downloads advertisements. Also includes sites that contain
serious privacy issues, such as "phone home" sites to which software can
connect and send user info; sites that make extensive use of tracking
cookies without a posted privacy statement; and sites to which browser
hijackers redirect users. Usually does not include sites that can be
marked as Spyware/Malware. Note: Sites rated as spyware effects
typically have a second category assigned with them.
Selecting this category excludes pages that provide assistance in finding
employment, and tools for locating prospective employers.
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