Illinois Code § 15

§ 15.

Definitions. In this Act: "Child" means an individual under the age of 18 years. "Computer network" means the computer network commonly known as the Internet and any other local, regional, or global computer network that is similar to or is a predecessor of or successor to the Internet. "Interactive computer service" means an information service, system, or access software provider that provides or enables computer access by multiple users to a computer service. "Interactive computer service" includes a service or system that provides access to the Internet and systems operated or services offered by a library or educational institution. "Internet" means the international computer network of both federal and nonfederal interoperable packet-switched data networks. "Internet access provider" means a provider that offers directly to residential customers an interactive computer service to obtain access to the Internet in exchange for consideration, such as through a paid subscription or through an agreement to view specific advertising or other content. "Internet access provider" does not include a library or educational institution that operates or offers an interactive computer service to obtain access to the Internet. "Parental control" means a product or service to control a child's access to the Internet. (Source: P.A. 97-341, eff. 8-12-11.)