CIPA Compliance Checklist
CIPA Compliance Checklist
I. Compliance Overview
Objective: Ensure that [YOUR INSTITUTION NAME]complies with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA).
Responsible Party: [YOUR NAME], CIPA Compliance Officer
Date of Last Review: [DATE]
Next Scheduled Review: [NEXT REVIEW DATE]
II. Policy and Procedures
1. Review CIPA Requirements
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Familiarize yourself with the requirements outlined in the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA).
2. Develop CIPA Policy
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Develop and implement a CIPA compliance policy tailored to your institution's needs.
III. Internet Safety Policy
1. Draft Internet Safety Policy
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Create an internet safety policy that addresses CIPA requirements, including measures to restrict access to inappropriate material.
2. Review Policy Annually
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Review and update the internet safety policy annually to reflect changes in technology and online risks.
IV. Technology Measures
1. Content Filtering
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Implement content filtering software to block access to harmful or inappropriate content on all computers with internet access.
2. Monitoring and Supervision
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Establish procedures for monitoring and supervising internet use by minors to prevent access to harmful materials.
V. Education and Awareness
1. Student Education
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Provide age-appropriate internet safety education to students, teaching them how to navigate the internet safely and responsibly.
2. Staff Training
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Train staff members on CIPA requirements and their roles in implementing internet safety measures.
VI. Reporting and Documentation
1. Reporting Incidents
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Establish procedures for reporting and addressing incidents of inappropriate internet use or attempts to access blocked content.
2. Recordkeeping
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Maintain records of internet safety training sessions, incidents, and actions taken to address them.
VII. Compliance Review
1. Regular Review
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Conduct regular reviews of internet safety measures to ensure ongoing compliance with CIPA requirements.
2. External Audit
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Consider scheduling periodic external audits to assess CIPA compliance and identify areas for improvement.
VIII. Public Notice
1. Display Notice
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Display a public notice informing patrons of the internet safety policy and measures implemented to protect minors.
2. Website Notice
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Post the internet safety policy and related information on the institution's website for public access.
IX. Signature
By signing below, you acknowledge that you have reviewed and understand the contents of this CIPA compliance checklist.
CIPA Compliance Officer
Date: [DATE]
