In the wake of recent controversies surrounding social networking sites like MySpace, a virtual ID card for teens has just been launched across UK, US, Canada and Australia. The NetIDMe card is meant to be used online by children while using chat rooms, instant messaging and social networks, making it easier for authorities to keep pedophiles at bay. The card, designed by UK businessman Alex Hewitt will be available online for purchase via credit card, for verification of details and by filling out a form countersigned by a professional who knows the child concerned.
The businessman said it would also use software techniques "similar to those used by the passport agency" to authenticate applications for the ID card. However, the system can only work if two children messaging each other online have both signed up to the scheme. The card costs £10 a year and Mr Hewitt said he hoped it would "substantially reduce" the risk of young children being targeted by adults.
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Virtual Internet ID for Kids Launched
By: Priyanka Pradhan
| Aug 04, 2006
Tags: [ MySpace ] [ Virtual ID card ] [ Pedophiles ] [ UK ] [ US ] [ Canada ] [ Australia ] [ NetIDMe ]
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