|
'Get Safe Online' gets flack
Posted by: eusty on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 - 07:20 AM
|
Just after it had announced that over
half wireless networks were unsecured, the
governments Get Safe Online campaign has come in for some flack. Analyst
company Ovum has said that the scheme has 'limitations' and wondered if the
people involved with the campaign really knew what they were talking about. They
highlighted the fact that at the launch there were seven questions put to the
panel from observers and only one got a relevant answer.
While not saying that the scheme was without merits, they questioned where it
was relevant and could capture the interest of young people.
"Get Safe Online is doing a worthwhile and difficult job.
However, its limitations also became apparent at the presentation to
launch the new campaign. The problem will never be solved without a
holistic approach involving all parties,"
"Educational campaigns over many years have failed to solve problems
of smoking and drink-driving, particularly amongst the age groups
primarily targeted by Get Safe Online. It is hard to see how privacy
and anti-virus will grab their attention in a way that life-saving
concerns have failed to do," |
| Graham Titterington Ovum |
|
| 'Get Safe Online' gets flack | Log-in or register a new user account | 0 Comments |
|
| Comments are statements made by the person that posted them. They do not necessarily represent the opinions of the site editor. |
|
Broadband UK
Find the cheapest, fastest broadband where you live
Other Stories
- Mobile broadband to replace Wi-Fi?
(Mar 10, 2008)
- Pipex will be no more
(Mar 06, 2008)
- PlusNet tops BroadbandChoices.co.uk Customer Awards
(Mar 06, 2008)
- Be plans coverage expansion
(Mar 05, 2008)
- Wi-Fi use on train soars
(Mar 04, 2008)
- 24Mbps for under a tenner
(Mar 04, 2008)
- Virgin numbers soar
(Feb 28, 2008)
- iPlayer costs us money claim ISPs
(Feb 24, 2008)
- Government plans broadband review
(Feb 24, 2008)
- ISPs give thumbs down to regulation
(Feb 21, 2008)
|