Disney Online's Surf Swell Island: Adventures in Internet Safety web site received the Internet Visionary Award from Wired Kids, the ultimate online safety project for kids and teens, and its parent organization, Wired Safety, the world's largest online safety and help group. The award recognized Surf Swell Island for excellence in addressing children's online safety education and "changing the face of the Internet."
Participant in Early Efforts to Set Internet Safety Standards:
Early leader in COPPA implementation
WDIG executive appointed to the COPPA Commission on Child Online Protection.
Founding member of GetNetWise, an online resource for families.
Participant in the "Internet Online Summit: Focus on Children" in Washington, DC.
Site Safety Measures:
In 1999, WDIG instituted a comprehensive advertising policy to promote industry adoption of online privacy standards. The company neither accepts nor purchases Internet-based advertising from Web sites that don't post clear policies regarding the collection and use of personal information gathered online.
Age-Sensitive Registration
Developed first MMORPG for kids and families featuring two major industry innovations, SpeedChat and Secret Friends, which enable safe communication within the game.
