November 15, 2007 — (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Domain registrar and Web hosting provider Go Daddy (godaddy.com) announced on Thursday that the US House of Representatives passed a group of child protection bills, including legislation referred to as the “PROTECT Our Children Act of 2007″ and “Keeping the Internet Devoid of Sexual Predators Act of 2007.”
The bundle of bills include funding public awareness and educational campaigns, creating a special counsel to prosecute child exploitation, reinforcing the Web Crimes Against Children task force and making it illegal for adults to lie about their ages online to lure minors for sexual conduct. US Representative Harry Mitchell applauded Go Daddy for its initiative and dedication to keeping children safe, explaining that the domain registrar has “made it a priority to ensure our children are protected and offenders are prosecuted.”
Martha Johnston, Go Daddy director of government relations has been focused on the bills passed by Congress today. Additionally, Go Daddy general counsel Christine Jones has testified before Congress many times, helping in the fight against child pornography. Go Daddy says it employs a round-the-clock Abuse Department to help investigate complaints about inappropriate sites, or other violations such as phishing or spamming.
“We definitely know how to keep our advertising edgy and fun, but we are absolutely committed to the fight against child predators and child pornography on the Internet,” says Bob Parsons, Go Daddy CEO and founder. “What’s more important than keeping our children safe?”
The child protection legislation goes to the US Senate next. If it is approved, the legislation would be sent to President George W. Bush to be signed into law.
Go Daddy announced yesterday it hired aftermarket specialist Adam Dicker, who has operated DNForum for four years.
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