Britain May Require ISPs to Block Internet Pornography by Default
December 20th, 2010I wonder how long it will take for other categories of sites to be added to this blacklist?
Via: IT Pro Portal:
The government has urged UK Internet service providers to block pornographic websites in order to help protect children.
UK communications minister Ed Vaizey is expected to meet representatives from UK ISPs BT, TalkTalk and Virgin Media to discuss the possibility of blocking pornographic websites at homes with children by default.
Under the plans, access to such websites will be blocked unless a person of appropriate age opts-in to regain access to pornographic content on the web.
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However, the Open Rights group has voiced its concerns over a blacklist being controlled by the government as they fear that it would turn into a front for blocking websites like WikiLeaks.
