Northern Trains Commitment to Safe Public WiFi: A Model for Passenger Protection
At Friendly WiFi, we are proud to highlight the exemplary efforts of Northern Trains in ensuring the safety and security of their public WiFi services.
The Importance of Protecting Public WiFi Users
In today’s digital age, access to public WiFi is a necessity for many. However, it also comes with risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children. Ensuring that public WiFi is safe and secure is crucial to protecting users from harmful content. Northern Train’s proactive approach in this regard sets a high standard for other public service providers.
Applauding Our Clients’ Efforts
We commend Northern Trains and all our Friendly WiFi certified clients, especially train operators, for their commitment to safeguarding their WiFi users. By implementing robust filtering measures, they are taking significant steps to protect passengers from inappropriate and harmful content.
Understanding Friendly WiFi Certification
The Friendly WiFi certification is a government-initiated standard that mandates a minimum level of filtering to ensure public WiFi is safe. To be approved for the license and display the Friendly WiFi symbol, providers must filter out child abuse material and pornography. This certification provides assurance to users that the WiFi service they are accessing meets essential safety standards.
Beyond Minimum Requirements
Our clients, including Northern Trains, manage and control their own filtering policies within their web filtering solutions. They have the flexibility to go beyond the minimum requirements of the Friendly WiFi certification. This means they can restrict additional categories such as gambling, alcohol, video streaming, dating, or even access to selected apps, tailoring their filtering to better serve and protect their users and to enhance the Friendly WiFi message.
Conclusion
Northern Train’s dedication to maintaining a safe online environment for their passengers is commendable. At Friendly WiFi, we are proud to support and certify such initiatives, reinforcing the importance of protecting public WiFi users. Together, we can ensure that public WiFi remains a safe and secure resource for everyone.
To find out more about how to become Friendly WiFi certified, click here.
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