Content Filtering is a technology that uses many techniques combined together for the purpose of preventing access to certain types of content on the world wide web. The system used by MIS is configured to block access to websites rich in sexual, drug, and violent content.

Content Filtering has been of interest to primarily two types of people - parents and employers. Parents may want to use it as a tool to assist with safe family Internet use. It is not a substitute for supervision, but a very useful tool nonetheless. Employers are often concerned that their employees may be wasting company time and computer resources visiting adult-only websites. For employers, it is often purely a matter of professionalism to avoid such material while "on the clock." Employers are also interested in reducing their risk of lawsuits due to sexually offensive material being displayed on company computers.

The Internet is a powerful and wonderful tool for family and business. This service helps Midcoast Internet Solutions customers to use that tool with fewer risks. We will not guarantee it is perfect, but we have found it to be very effective.