We've just received notification that ContentKeeper has been accredited as one of the first "Family Friendly Filters", approved by the Federal Government as tested by the IIA (Internet Industry Association).

Some time ago (nearly 12 months ago now), the Federal Government allocated resources to identify, test and report on suitable filtering products.  There were six that went through the first round of extremely stringent testing - and on 20 October 2006, ContentKeeper received formal accreditation.

This accreditation gives ContentKeeper an unambiguous 'stamp of approval' that we comply with and are suitable for situations where children are involved (logically ISPs, Schools, Education organisations, etc) - along with organisations that want the safety and security to know that ContentKeeper has been rigorously tested for the Australian conditions.

There will be many places where this becomes noticeable - none the least with all levels of Govt and education circles - but it is rather interesting to note that IIA (the people that did the testing, through the RMIT Test Labs) have only recognised ContentKeeper on their web site (along with 3 other 'boxed' client based non-competing products).  So, it would appear that either the others failed - or ContentKeeper just happens to be first.