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Additional Information on the Department of Justice Web Site Relevant to Legal Issues and Computers or the Internet
The United States Department of Justice is involved in many legal issues related to computers or the Internet. Links to other parts of the Justice Web site dealing with these issues are provided here for your convenience.
Section 508 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that Federal agencies' electronic and information technology is accessible to people with disabilities, including employees and members of the public. More information on Section 508 is available via this link:
The Fraud Section of the Criminal Division is charged with directing the Federal law enforcement effort against fraud and white collar crime. Fraud Section investigations often involve business crimes such as financial institution fraud; Internet fraud; fraud in the insurance industry; international criminal activities in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; and multi-district schemes that victimize consumers, such as telemarketing and bankruptcy mills.
The contempt action brought by the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice against Microsoft has been well-publicized. Materials from the case are available via this link:
U.S. v. Microsoft case materials The Department of Justice Kidspage has many resources for kids, their parents and teachers. It includes a special page on "Internet Do's and Don'ts" which is accessible via this link:
Kidspage: Internet Do's and Don'ts Another related subject, Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS) Web site, offers additional resources and information to parents and children on protection against child Internet pornography. This site includes topics such as "How to Report Child Pornography on the Internet" and "Safety Tips for Parents and Children," which are accessible via this link:
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