The Internet Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and policymakers about the potential of a decentralized global Internet to promote communications, commerce and democracy.
IEF Staff in the News
Tim Lordan, Executive Director
2006 Press Coverage
- Tim Lordan contributes to a Technology Daily story on child online protection from inappropriate content, "More Adult Content, Less Solicitation Found Online" August 10, 2006.
- Tim Lordan interviewed for CQ Researcher monthly report on child online safety and social networking, "Cyber Socializing: Are Internet Sites Like Myspace Potentially Dangerous?" July 28, 2006.
- Pensacola News Journal "Some Use Web Sites to Keep Tabs on Their Children" June 6, 2006
- Pensacola News Journal "Parents Face Uncomfortable World of Internet Dangers" June 5, 2006
- Tim Lordan discusses technological solutions to protect children online for The Journal News (New York), "Technology or Law? There's Debate Over the Best Way to Protect Kids Online" April 10, 2006.
- Tim Lordan interviewed for WTOP radio show "Of Consuming Interest" on the topic of wireless security tips for consumers. April 2, 2006 at 10:30 pm
- Reuters, "Rating System Urged for Adult Internet Content" January 19, 2006
- CNet News, "Senators Threaten New Net Porn Crackdown" January 19, 2006
- IDG News Service, "Senate Panel Warns Internet Porn Vendors" January 19, 2006
- AXcess News, "Senate Committee Discusses Need for Internet Child Protection" January 19, 2006
- Washington Internet Daily, "Senators Debate Online Adult Content " January 20, 2006
- InternetNews.com, "FBI: Adequate Laws Exist to Combat Child Porno" January 20, 2006
2004 -- 2005 Press Coverage
- Tim Lordan interviewed for Capitol Public Radio's (Sacramento, CA) show "Insight" about Internet safety tips and precautions. December 20, 2004
- Tim Lordan interviewed by Laurie Winslow of the Tulsa World News on phishing and other Internet holiday scams. December 8, 2004
- Tim Lordan interviewed by Tracey Logan, of BBC UK Radio Show "Go Digital," about the effects of American spam laws on other countries and the first spam indictment handed out by the FTC. November 8, 2004
- Tim Lordan interviewed on the Fox News Channel AM show "Fox News Edge," telling consumers what they can do to protect their computers from spyware. October 20, 2004
- Tim Lordan interviewed on Atlanta Radio about the implications of spyware and offering tips on how to prevent it from slinking onto your computer. October 19, 2004
Danielle Yates, Communications Director
- NewsDay (NY), "Web Rumors Keep Schools on Alert" April 21, 2006
- Danielle Yates discusses filtering tools with the The Altoona Mirror (PA) and recommends GetNetWise's tips for parents to protect thier children online. "Safe 'Net: A Watchful Eye, Internet Tools Can Help Keep Kids Safe Online" April 21, 2006
- Danielle Yates discusses Web filters and protecting children online with CNET News in "Do Web Filters Protect Your Child?" January 24, 2006
- Danielle Yates talks about the dangers of peer-to-peer file-sharing programs and bundled spyware packages for the District Chronicles (District of Columbia) article "The Low Down on Downloading 'Free' Files." July 14, 2005
- Danielle Yates quoted in a Deseret Morning News (Utah) story on online predators, called
Stolen Innocence.
July 2, 2005 - Danielle Yates interviewed on Bakersfield, CA KNZR News Radio's "The Ralph Bailey Show" about protecting childrens' privacy online. May 4, 2005
- Danielle Yates talks to Washington Internet Daily about international cooperation between the Congressional Internet Caucus and its UK counterpart, the All Party Parliamentary Internet Group. March 28, 2005
- Danielle Yates provides tips to avoid cyber snooping for the December/January issue of the Network Journal Magazine. December 2004
- Danielle Yates interviewed on Washington's local WJLA ABC 7 News affiliate concerning spyware practices and preventative measures. November 18, 2004