15 U.S. Code § 6551 - Internet safety

For the purposes of this chapter, the issue of Internet safety includes issues regarding the use of the Internet in a manner that promotes safe online activity for children, protects children from cybercrimes, including crimes by online predators, and helps parents shield their children from material that is inappropriate for minors.

(Pub. L. 110–385, title II, § 211, Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4102.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title II of Pub. L. 110–385, Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4102, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Short Title note below and Tables.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Short Title

Pub. L. 110–385, title II, § 201(a), Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4102, provided that:

“This title [enacting this chapter and amending sections 254 and 503 of Title 47, Telecommunications] may be cited as the ‘Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act’.”