Microsoft, CEOP Create Child-Protective IE8

Microsoft and the U.K.'s Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) have teamed to create what they call a child-friendly version of Internet Explorer 8. The Click Clever, Click Safe browser is really just a toolbar button you can add into your pre-existing IE8 installation.

The button gives users instant access to information on cyber bullying, viruses, sexual abuse and more available on the CEOP website. CEOP said that they wanted to get this sort of button on websites such as Facebook and MySpace, but failing that, they and Microsoft have created this add-on that adds a button to every site.

CEOP chief executive Jim Gamble said:

“Internet safety advice needs to be at your fingertips and not hidden away. Parents and children should not have to go searching through numerous web pages to find the help they need.

"The new CEOP-customised Internet Explorer 8 browser will embed advice, help and report services directly into the toolbar to provide a constant, reassuring presence for families who will be one click away from the support they need."