Google launches online safety resource and centre

Google launches online safety resource and

YouTube safety centre to coincide with Safer Internet Day

Educating and empowering New Zealanders to enjoy a safer Internet experience 

AUCKLAND, February 10, 2009 – Google today announced the launch of a dedicated New Zealand page containing online safety and security tips, as well as a New Zealand safety centre on YouTube, containing information and resources from experts and prominent New Zealand safety organisations like Hectors World, Netsafe and Lifeline Auckland.

Google is a partner of Safer Internet Day (Tuesday 10 February), an international initiative supported by Netsafe that aims to give children, parents and teachers sound advice on how best to manage online risks so their experiences are safe and positive.  

Google has developed and collected resources, tools and knowledge to help people surf the web with peace of mind, including information on cyber citizenship, child and teen safety, hateful content, harassment and cyberbullying, suicide, spam and phishing.

The YouTube Safety Centre makes it easier to access YouTube's Help and Safety Tool, which gives users granular control over their channel (like blocking comments from specific users) and the ability to quickly report concerns.  The YouTube Safety Centre also includes content from Hectors World and Netsafe, as well as information from Lifeline Auckland, and details on how to report concerns to the New Zealand Police.

When it comes to online safety, Google's approach is to:
·  Empower parents with tools to help them choose what content their children see online;
·  Educate children and parents on how to stay safe online;
·  Protect children by working with law enforcement and industry.
 
Google's SafeSearch screens for sites that contain adult sites and eliminates them from search results. While no filter is 100% accurate, Google's filter uses advanced technology to check keywords, phrases, and URLs. People can modify their computers' SafeSearch settings by clicking on the Preferences link to the right of the Google search box.
 

About Google Inc.

Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit http://www.google.com.

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