* '''Physical security''' means that any internet capable device must be disabled, even if not physically connected at the time to an internet service provider. Desktop computers, laptops and palm computers must stored in a locked room, and whenever they are used, they should not be used in such a way to lead others in the household (particularly children) to think that being used in a casual way.
* '''Externally verifiable compliance''' means that individuals are not trusted to decide for themselves whether their usage qualifies as allowed usage<ref>The same thinking is even more apparent in the "kosher" cellphones, where a distinctive unique set of "kosher" phone numbers were made available. Some hareidi newspapers will only accept ads listing these phone numbers, etc. Even though it was suggested that would be possible to add a "kosher" filter to their existing phone, the new numbers were required as an external verifiable means of knowing if someone was indeed using a filtered system or not.</ref>to decide for themselves whether their usage qualifies as allowed usage, but are required to go to ask a ''shailah'' of a Rabbinical authority and receive a legal decision.
In summary, it was decided in 2005 that internet filters and add-on software were considered inadequate and of no consequence, due to the "mistakes" these systems make and the ease that they can be bypassed (by connecting alternate software, proxies, or even using the account on another machine). It is clear that the ideal ''hareidi'' home is without a computer, much less one connected to the internet.
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