A minor correction. They are not filtering for all objectionable material, but just the sub-set which is deemed child pornography. Objectionable material is defined in s3(2) of the FVPA as: A publication shall be deemed to be objectionable for the purposes of this Act if the publication promotes or supports, or tends to promote or support,- * (a) The exploitation of children, or young persons, or both, for sexual purposes; or * (b) The use of violence or coercion to compel any person to participate in, or submit to, sexual conduct; or * (c) Sexual conduct with or upon the body of a dead person; or * (d) The use of urine or excrement in association with degrading or dehumanising conduct or sexual conduct; or * (e) Bestiality; or * (f) Acts of torture or the infliction of extreme violence or extreme cruelty. Only those that fall under (a) are subject to the filter. DPF _____ From: nznog-bounces(a)list.waikato.ac.nz [mailto:nznog-bounces(a)list.waikato.ac.nz] On Behalf Of Brislen, Paul, VF-NZ Sent: Wednesday, 17 February 2010 11:49 a.m. To: McDonald Richards; nznog(a)list.waikato.ac.nz Subject: Re: [nznog] DIA Filters As I understand it (and I'm not that close I must say) it's purely about objectionable material as defined by the DIA. Any site that is blocked must be assessed by two or more investigators and meet the DIA criteria for objectionable material. The approach isn't to prosecute anyone who does surf to these sites but to warn them off. It's purely a play to stop the curious from getting into a massive amount of trouble. I think the DIA would be first to say they don't expect this will stop all trafficking in child porn but rather that this is about helping stop the idle surfing turning into a nightmare. But as I say, this isn't an official statement on behalf of the company, just what I've gleaned in the last few months. Maybe we can ask the DIA to post a statement or comment here? Cheers Paul Paul Brislen Head of Corporate Communications Vodafone New Zealand 021 721 337 From: nznog-bounces(a)list.waikato.ac.nz [mailto:nznog-bounces(a)list.waikato.ac.nz] On Behalf Of McDonald Richards Sent: Wednesday, 17 February 2010 11:45 a.m. To: nznog(a)list.waikato.ac.nz Subject: Re: [nznog] DIA Filters Out of curiosity does the NZ list also contain RC (refused classification) material or is it purely child pornography - or are people being kept in the dark about the exact contents of the list? Is it as useless as the proposed AU one which will only stop HTTP? I guess you can say this is an issue close to all of our hearts (Aussies that is) at the moment - both because of the wasted tax payers money (what good is a filter that doesn't work) and the ability for our government to censor what the public servants perceive as restricted content at whim! Macca From: nznog-bounces(a)list.waikato.ac.nz [mailto:nznog-bounces(a)list.waikato.ac.nz] On Behalf Of Tony Wicks Sent: Wednesday, 17 February 2010 9:25 AM To: nznog(a)list.waikato.ac.nz Subject: [nznog] DIA Filters I don't suppose anyone is prepared to comment on If particular ISP's intend to adopt whatever this is ? <http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/communications/soa/NZ-s-filter-starts-next-mon th/0,130061791,339301140,00.htm> http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/communications/soa/NZ-s-filter-starts-next-mont h/0,130061791,339301140,00.htm Tony Wicks | Network Architect Team Leader DDI +64 9 978 8328 | Mobile +64 21 965362 Picture (Device Independent Bitmap) The information contained in this e-mail is confidential and may be legally privileged. If you have received it in error, you may not read, use, copy or disclose this email. If you are not the intended recipient, please let us know by reply e-mail immediately and then delete this email from your system. We shall not be responsible for any changes to, or interception of, this email or any attachment after it leaves our information systems. We accept no responsibility for viruses or defects in this email or any attachments. _____ Unless otherwise stated, any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent those of Vodafone New Zealand Limited. _____
