Pilot to assess technical feasibility of ISP filtering
Source: Australia. Minister for Broadband Communnications and the Digital Economy
"The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy today announced the first phase of the Government's Internet Service Provider (ISP) Filtering Live Pilot will begin with an initial six ISPs.
"The Government is committed to take an evidence-based approach to implementing its cyber-safety policy and these trials will provide valuable information to inform our approach," Senator Conroy said.
"Arrangements for the first phase of the live pilot have been finalised with six ISPs while consultations continue with a number of other ISPs that have applied to take part.
"The initial round of ISPs are Primus Telecommunications, Tech 2U, Webshield, OMNIconnect, Netforce and Highway 1."