Inside Internet Filtering

Google recently rolled out a new feature for Google searches that enabled secure searching via https.  While this was a step forward for privacy, however, it was done in a way that was a step backward for Internet filtering.

Many parents, schools and businesses filter Google base on search terms.  Additionally, many Internet filtering products, like Safe Eyes, automatically enable Safe Search by altering traffic destined for Google.  The encryption gets in the way of these type of features.

ZDnet is reporting that Google has been alerted to the problem as is working on a solution.  I’m glad to see Google working on a solution to this issue.

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