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What is a label?

Labels are technological tools which have a similar function to filters. They help people control what content can be viewed on their computers.

A label is a small piece of computer code which describes the content of a website. This computer code is hidden from human view but can be seen by Internet browsers, which then decide whether or not to display the content to the user.

Parents can control access levels as required.