Terror filter software available
Tuesday, November 18, 2008

The Home Office and industry have produced filtering software that can restrict access to websites which advocate or promote terrorism.

Aimed at schools, businesses and parents, it is hoped it will further enhance internet safety on home computers.

"Stopping people becoming or supporting terrorists is the major long-term challenge we face," Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said. "I want to give parents and guardians the power to decide what content is downloaded on their computers at home, which is why we have worked hard to develop these tools with various software companies.

"Building on the work we have done around child protection on the Internet, this software is a significant step in making the Internet a safer place for vulnerable people and these tools will also offer our schools, colleges and businesses further safety nets.

"It is reassuring that filtering software companies are taking the threat of online terrorism seriously and have developed the appropriate tools for all internet users. I would like to thank them for their hard work."

Those interested in downloading the software should check with their Internet Service Provider.