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Defending the basket is easy, because I know who I'm guarding. When it comes to protecting children from Internet predators, we can't always see who's lurking.

NBA Star Shaquille O'Neal, who says these lines in a PSA with Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Bill Mason that addresses protecting kids from Internet predators. This week, an iPhone app called the Shaq Shield went live, allowing access to the Ohio sex offender registry and tips for parents to monitor their children's Internet activity and flag signs of dangerous communication.

NBA Star Shaquille O'Neal, who says these lines in a PSA with Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Bill Mason that addresses protecting kids from Internet predators. This week, an iPhone app called the Shaq Shield went live, allowing access to the Ohio sex offender registry and tips for parents to monitor their children's Internet activity and flag signs of dangerous communication.

Tina Trenkner is the Deputy Editor for GOVERNING.com. She edits the Technology and Health newsletters.