ISP level filters Internet Service Providers -including BT, Virgin, BskyB, Orange, Talk Talk and O2- are to be given until the autumn to develop an ‘opt-in’ system that blocks pornographic sites until an adult user specifically requests it. If ISPs fail to develop a system laws will be introduced to make them comply. Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt said: ‘We are telling people that if they do not co-operate in bringing forward measures that will deal with this issue fast, we will legislate and regulate.’ Only 3% of pornographic websites require proof-of-age before granting access, and two-thirds do not even include any adult-content warnings. MP Claire Perry, said internet firms should ‘share the responsibility’ of protecting children. ‘The best option would be for the British internet…
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