Gina M. Scott

Writer

Recent Articles

Facebook, Attorneys General Announce Agreement to Make Site Safer for Kids

May 08, 2008 - Changes include restricting the ability of users to change their listed ages, acting more aggressively to remove inappropriate content and groups from the site and requiring third party vendors to adhere to Facebook's safety and privacy guidelines.

Using the Internet to Physically Harm

April 16, 2008 - People with epilepsy were singled out in an online assault.

British Prime Minister Backs Internet Safety Report

March 27, 2008 - Report commissioned by the Prime Minister outlines steps to improve online safety of children.

California State Workers Protest Salary Database Publication

March 17, 2008 - Public resource or privacy invasion?

Handing Over the Keys: Keeping Kids Safe Online

March 11, 2008 - Just like oncoming traffic, there are many dangerous things out there on the net that can hurt kids.

Congress Urged to Pass Health Information Technology Legislation

February 21, 2008 - "Health Information Technology will help streamline medical recordkeeping and improve access to quality health care by reducing paperwork and making communication faster and more accurate."

Undersea Internet Cables Repaired

February 11, 2008 - Internet access returning to normal in Middle East, Asia.

Cut Undersea Cables Disrupt Internet in Middle East, Asia

January 31, 2008 - Internet disruptions across two continents could take over week to repair.

California Broadband Task Force Releases Final Report

January 18, 2008 - 96 percent of households have broadband access, statewide e-health network among recommendations.

Social Networking Safety Agreement with MySpace Announced

January 14, 2008 - MySpace, Attorneys General agree to creation of age and identity verification technology, social networking safety taskforce.