Important Notices


Copyright/Permission to Reproduce

Materials on this Web site were produced and/or compiled by Internet 101 for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about navigating safely on the Internet.

The material available on this Web site is covered by the provisions of the Copyright Act, by Canadian laws, policies, regulations and international agreements. Such provisions serve to identify the information source and, in specific instances, to prohibit reproduction of materials without written permission


Non-commercial Reproduction
Information on this Web site has been posted with the intent that it be readily available for personal and public non-commercial use and may be reproduced, in part or in whole, and by any means, without charge or further permission from Internet 101. We ask only that:
• Users exercise due diligence in ensuring the accuracy of the materials reproduced;
• Internet 101 be identified as the source; and,
• The reproduction is not represented as an official version of the materials reproduced, nor as having been made, in affiliation with or with the endorsement of Internet 101.


Reproduction of Internet 101 Symbols

The official symbols of Internet 101 may not be reproduced, whether for commercial or non-commercial purposes, without written authorization. Request for authorization from Internet 101 may be addressed to:

Internet 101
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
155, McArthur Avenue, Room 109
Ottawa, Canada K1A 0R4

Telephone: 613-993-5952
Facsimile: 613-993-5297
E-mail : info@internet101.ca


Commercial Reproduction

Reproduction of multiple copies of materials on this site, in whole or in part, for the purposes of commercial redistribution is prohibited except with written permission from Internet 101. Request for authorization from Internet 101 may be addressed to:

Internet 101
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
155, McArthur Avenue, Room 109
Ottawa, Canada K1A 0R4

Telephone: 613-993-5952
Facsimile: 613-993-5297
E-mail : info@internet101.ca


Third-party Materials

Some of the materials and graphical elements found on the Internet 101 Web site are subject to copyrights held by other organizations. This is particularly true of Web sites that are jointly operated by Internet 101 and an external organization as part of a collaborative arrangement. In such cases, some restrictions on the reproduction of materials or graphical elements may apply and it may be necessary to seek permission from the rights holder prior to reproducing the material.

To obtain information concerning copyright ownership and restrictions on reproduction on this site, please contact us by:

Internet 101
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
155, McArthur Avenue, Room 109
Ottawa, Canada K1A 0R4

Telephone: 613-993-5952
Facsimile: 613-993-5297
E-mail : info@internet101.ca


Hyperlinking Notice

The Internet 101 Web site provides links to various Web sites. Internet 101 is not responsible for the accuracy, reliability or currency of the information contained on external sites. All reasonable efforts have been made to confirm the accuracy of external hyperlinks as of the "Updated" date available on all the Internet 101 Web pages. Please be aware that hyperlinks do change from time to time and in some cases those changes may not be reflected immediately. Please contact us if you encounter broken links, by e-mail at: info@internet101.ca.


Privacy Notice
Internet 101 is committed to providing visitors with a Web site that respects their privacy. This Privacy Notice summarizes the privacy policy and practices on the Internet 101 Web site.
• The Internet 101 Web site does not automatically gather any specific personal information from you, such as your name, phone number or e-mail address. We would only obtain this type of information if you supply it by sending us an e-mail.
• All personal information created, held or collected by Internet 101 is protected under the federal Privacy Act. This means that at any point of collection you will be asked for consent to collect your information, or advised of the authority for such collection. You will be informed of the purpose for which it is being collected and how to exercise your right of access to that information.
• Information on individual visitors is used by Internet 101 employees to respond to your request or to ensure the security of this system. We will only share information you give to us with another organization if your inquiry relates to that organization. We do not use the information to create individual profiles, nor do we disclose this information to anyone outside Internet 101.
Questions or comments regarding this policy or the administration of the Privacy Act by Internet 101 may be directed to:

Internet 101
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
155, McArthur Avenue, Room 109
Ottawa, Canada K1A 0R4

Telephone: 613-993-5952
Facsimile: 613-993-5297
E-mail : info@internet101.ca


Official Languages Notice

The Internet 101 Web site respects the Official Languages Act and is committed to ensuring all information on this site is available in both French and English. However, users should be aware that some information from external sources is available as a courtesy and will only be available in the language in which it was provided. Some hyperlinks direct users to sites of organizations or other entities that are not subject to the Official Languages Act.


Accessibility Notice

Internet 101 is committed to equitable access to information, regardless of the technologies used. We are continually striving to make our site accessible to all, including persons with disabilities and to those who use assistive devices.

The Internet 101 Web site is developed according to the Common Look and Feel Standards for the internet, including the Accessibility Standards which require compliance with the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) Guidelines Version 1.0 - Priority 1 and 2 Checkpoints.