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Physical Contact Information (versus Online Contact Information) Information that allows an individual to be contacted or located in the physical world -- such as a telephone number or an address.

Platform for Privacy Preferences Project (P3P)

A set of software-writing guidelines developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), the standard-setting body for the Web. P3P is designed to provide Internet users with a clear understanding of how personal information will be used by a particular Web site, empowering users to avoid sites that do not meet their privacy preferences.

PICS - (Platform for Internet Content Selection)

Technology that allows Web browsers to read content ratings of Web sites. Content ratings are administered by the Internet Content Rating Association (ICRA), an independent, non-profit organization. (See also "ICRA" and "RSACi")

pixel
The individual dots used to display images on computer monitors. The number of pixels per inch (ppi) determines the resolution of an image. Standard computer monitors display at 72 ppi. Pixels are also used as a measure when determining values for HTML attributes. For instance, you may choose to have a table 40 pixels wide on your homepage.

Plug-in

A small piece of software that enriches a larger piece of software by adding features or functions. Plug-ins enable browsers to play audio and video.

Political Information

User information, which may be collected by a site or a service provider, regarding membership in or affiliation with groups such as religious organizations, trade unions, professional associations, political parties, etc.

Point of Presence
POP for short. The local phone number your modem dials to connect to the Internet. 

POP
Point of Presence. The local phone number you dial to connect to the Internet. Also called dial-up number or Internet access number.

Post Office Protocol (not Point of Presence).

The protocol used by email programs like Eudora or Netscape Mail to get mail from your mail server. You enter your POP account name in your email settings to allow the program to find your mail.

port
The place on your computer where information goes in or out, or both. Your modem is connected to your serial port.
 

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