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Schools May Implement Packet Sniffers to Monitor Students

School systems attempting to prevent students from viewing certain content may implement new packet sniffing software to monitor students. The new programs apparently can detect proscribed activities, including viewing pornographic and violent content or downloading copyright-protected music.

Schools Get Tool to Track Students' Internet Use, New York Times, May 21, 2001 (registration required).