Re: CIPA Questions ? ? ?

[Morrow Long <morrow.long () YALE EDU>]

Don't believe that you need to comply with CIPA as you are not a K-12 School
or Library receiving e-rate funding.

 

But I'm not a lawyer, you always should consult with your local legal
counsel.  

 

There are also state "obscenity" laws which may affect minors and the
Internet.

 

New Mexico is not listed on the WikiPedia page "Internet censorship in the
United States" under "State Laws" as having a separate state law applicable
to Internet filtering and schools or libraries.

 

However, back in the 90s there was a New Mexico state law which was rejected
by a Federal appeals court:

 

http://www.artscope.net/NEWS/news112399-2.shtml

 

 

From: The EDUCAUSE Security Constituent Group Listserv
[mailto:SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU] On Behalf Of Carlos Lobato
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 12:26 PM
To: SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU
Subject: [SECURITY] CIPA Questions ? ? ?

 

Good Morning Colleagues,

 

NMSU is hosting some form of "summer camp" for high school (and perhaps
younger) students.  The students will be housed at NMSU dorms during this
time.  They are now asking for Internet access in the dorms.  Of course,
NMSU has no restrictions on the internet.  Would we need to comply with the
Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)?  We receive federal funding, but
based on my reading of CIPA compliance requirements we would not be subject
to CIPA. 

 

Just to be cautious. Any thoughts on the risks?  Should we just go ahead and
NOT grant them internet access as there is that possibility of these minors
browsing through inappropriate content?  Please share with me your ideas
and/or practices.

 

Carlos S. Lobato, CISA, CIA

IT Compliance Officer

 

New Mexico State University

Information and Communication Technologies

MSC 3AT PO Box 30001

Las Cruces, NM  88003-8001

 

Phone: 575-646-5902

Fax: 575-646-5278

 

Email: clobato () nmsu edu

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