Newcastle Libraries Public Computer Website Blocking Categories

Newcastle Libraries' dataset lists the categories and sub-categories of websites blocked on public library computers, with descriptions for each sub-category. The data provides insight into the filtering policies implemented for legal compliance, IT security, council policy, and safeguarding vulnerable individuals. It is available on multiple open data platforms, indicating its public administrative nature.

Use Cases

• Auditing library internet filtering policies based on the listed categories and sub-categories.
• Comparing public access restrictions across different councils based on the category descriptions.
• Understanding the rationale for website blocks for safeguarding or legal compliance based on the provided descriptions.

Strengths

• Provides structured, descriptive information for each filtering sub-category.
• Available on multiple open government platforms, supporting transparency and replicability.

Limitations

• Metadata is sparse; column names, row counts, and file formats are unknown.
• Conflicting last-updated dates exist between sources (2018-02-07 and 2026-04 30).
• The dataset represents a single snapshot at a certain date, limiting temporal analysis.

Provenance

Source

Newcastle Libraries, published via Government Digital Service platforms.

Collection Method

Likely compiled from the library's internet filtering system configuration.

Time Range

Snapshot from a single, unspecified date.

Freshness

2026-04-30 20:01:07.536436

Geography

Newcastle, United Kingdom.