Family Second Internet Services Content Filtering Internet Filter uses the NetSweeper Premium engine to provide Internet filtering to our customers that already have an existing Internet connection for our internet filter.

Internet Filter- NetSweeper offers a unique process for filtering content on the Internet. While other filters rely solely on human reviewers to detect and harvest Web content, NetSweeper's proprietary process uses a unique combination of human review, technology, and artificial intelligence. This process eliminates "over blocking" associated with denied access to sites regarding breast cancer, sex education, religion, and health. Intelligent filtering - like the processes employed by NetSweeper - is the only way to ensure accurate categorization of Web content for an Internet Filter.

Internet Filter FAQ - NetSweeper Parental Controls

What is NetSweeper Premium Parental Controls?
NetSweeper is a premium Internet Filter and parental control tool that allows parents to select what Internet content should be filtered in the household. Parents have the ability to create multiple profiles, customize categories, and block additional applications like instant messaging, P2P, and newsgroups.

How large is the Internet Filter software download?
Currently, the NetSweeper Premium Edition download size is 1MB, resulting in very fast download time for DSL and Cable broadband users.

How does NetSweeper Internet Filter Parental Controls filter out inappropriate content on the Internet?
NetSweeper Internet Filter utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) technology to scan web pages in real-time. The current accuracy rate is 92-95%. If sites are not blocked initially, there is a 92-95% chance that pages will be blocked almost immediately when the user refreshes the page or goes deeper into the inappropriate website. NetSweeper also utilizes human reviewers to analyze any pages that our AI technology cannot scan. These pages are electronically submitted to our URL alert team and are updated on a 24 hour basis.

What Internet content does NetSweeper Internet Filter 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.

Does NetSweeper Internet Filter Parental Controls block sexual information sites?
No, since NetSweeper technology is intelligent, it will not block websites relating to sexual information. For example, if a child is doing research on breast cancer, the NetSweeper technology will not block these pages. Since the NetSweeper AI technology can understand and analyze context, over-blocking and miscategorization rarely occur. The current NetSweeper false positive rate is below 1% for all 42 categories.

When I use NetSweeper Internet Filter Parental Controls is my access now consistently filtered or can I surf the Internet freely if I wish?
NetSweeper Parental Controls' user interface panel lets you disable all filtering at any time of the day. Just click on the "disable all filtering" button once you log in to the user interface panel via username and password. You, the parent, are free to surf the internet at your discretion.

Is it possible for my children (or family member) to bypass the Internet Filter?
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.