FAQ'S-NetSweeper Parental Controls

What is NetSweeper Parental Controls?
NetSweeper is a web filter, a value-added service, that gives you, the parent, the ability to monitor and select what content your children can view online.

What makes NetSweeper Parental Controls unique?
NetSweeper's artificial intelligence agent filters websites in real time, delivering the most up-to-date and accurate Internet filtering technology.

How does NetSweeper Parental Controls filter out inappropriate content on the Internet?
NetSweeper Parental Controls uses proprietary artificial intelligence technology combined with human review to filter out objectionable material on the Internet.

NetSweeper Parental Controls analyzes web sites in real-time, so that if a new web site appears that is not categorized in our database, it will be blocked almost immediately.

Who is NetSweeper?
NetSweeper is an industry leader in web filtering technology and provides its solutions to Internet providers, corporations, and educational institutions around the world.

NetSweeper's head office is located in Guelph, Ontario. It is a proud Canadian organization.

What Internet content does NetSweeper Parental Controls block?
NetSweeper Parental Controls filters 27 default categories of objectionable Internet related material. Please click here to view a detailed overview of our 27 categories.

How do I sign up for NetSweeper Parental Controls?
Just click here or call our customer support line at 1-877-829-9943 for more information. One of our representatives will be glad to assist you.

Can I use NetSweeper Parental Controls as an add-on to my existing dial-up or DSL connection, or to I have to purchase an additional account for my children? NetSweeper Parental controls is just another add-on to your existing dial-up or DSL account. All you need to do is call or click here to sign up for this service right away.

When I sign up with NetSweeper Parental Controls is my access now consistently filtered or can I surf the Internet freely if I wish? NetSweeper Parental Controls web-based controls panel lets you disable all filtering at any time you of the day. Just click on the "disable all filtering" button once you login to the web-based controls panel via username and password, and you, the parent, are free to surf the Internet and your discretion.

Is it possible for my children to bypass the filter?
Since there is no software installed on your local PC, it is impossible for your children to bypass the filter unless you disable all filtering categories or your child discovers your password. Keep all passwords hidden at all times from your children to ensure the maximum effectiveness of this service.