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  The content filtering story

• CyberSitter files lawsuit against China over Green Dam

  By Grant Gross | 06 January, 2010 08:06

  Web software filtering vendor CyberSitter has filed a US $2.2 billion lawsuit against the Chinese government, two Chinese software markers and seven major computer manufacturers for their distribution of Green Dam Youth Escort, a controversial Web filtering package the Chinese government had mandated to be installed on computers sold there.

• Internet filtering meetings: Senior public servants keen on speed

  By David Ramli | 21 August, 2009 07:59

  Senior public servants have focused on speed in technical discussions with industry representatives on the Federal Government’s controversial ISP-level Internet filtering scheme.

• Some of the best posts on the content filter trial

  By ARN Staff | 20 June, 2009 06:02

  Whatever your point of view on the Federal Government’s contentious Internet content filtering trial there is no denying it has ruffled feathers and roused opinions from far and wide.

• Internet filter trials: Smooth sailing with one ISP not started

  By Spandas Lui | 26 May, 2009 12:25

  The majority of ISPs participating in the Federal Government’s controversial Internet filter trials report smooth sailing but one is still scrambling to get the service online.

• Internet content filter ISPs: Where are they now?

  By Spandas Lui | 06 May, 2009 16:20

  ISPs participating in the Federal Government’s Internet filtering trial have reported mixed experiences in deploying technology for the scheme.

• The content filtering story

  By Spandas Lui | 30 March, 2009 16:02

  Does the Australian community need protecting from the worst the Web has to offer? The government appears to think so. Here's short guide to the rocky road to internet filtering in Australia.

• Wikileaks raided by German police

  By Darren Pauli | 25 March, 2009 17:00

  The owner of whistleblower Web site wikileaks has been raided by German police days after it controversially published the Australian government's Internet blacklists.

• Govt undeterred by blacklist leaks

  By Darren Pauli | 25 March, 2009 13:29

  Further leakages of the government's Web site blacklist will not affect plans to deploy a national Internet content filter, according to Communications Minister Stephen Conroy.

• ISP Q&A: BigAir

  By Spandas Lui | 23 October, 2009 17:53

  Wireless broadband is already providing Australian users with Internet connectivity and its influence is expected to get even more significant with the rollout of Australia’s National Broadband Network. ARN caught up with BigAir managing director, Jason Ashton, to discuss the state of the broadband market, his thoughts on Internet filtering and what the wireless network operator has planned for the next 12 months.

• Q&A with Senator Nick Minchin

  By David Ramli | 10 October, 2009 11:11

  South Australian Senator Nick Minchin has the job of representing the Liberal party on all things tech-related. ARN caught up with him to discuss about the importance of the ISP filtering trials, his reluctance to roll-back Labor party changes and his preference for Conroy as Communications Minister.

• Five technologies Iran is using to censor the Web

  By Brad Reed | 21 July, 2009 10:51

  One month after a disputed presidential election sparked widespread unrest in Iran, the country's government has initiated a cyber-crackdown that is challenging hackers across the globe to find new ways to help keep Iranian dissidents connected to the Web.

• Google censors China porn searches

  By Dan Nystedt | 23 June, 2009 21:34

  Google engineers have put in place several measures to remove pornography from search results in China, after the government warned the company its filter was too weak.