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Personal Safety and Security
Personal Safety and Security is the category to ask questions for which answers will keep you safe and secure, especially in and around your home and property. Samples of topics you might want to ask about are security systems, smoke alarms, the best tile to use to prevent falls, the safest equipment to use around the house, how to prevent intruders, and anything that has to do with your personal safety and security.
1,154 Questions
What age do you face infant car seat forward?
well there are 2 things that your bby must reach first 1) your baby must be at least a year old. 2) your baby should be at least 20 lbs. Also make sure you child safety seat is neither too big or too small for your baby. We are worried about the safety of your beautiful child so ensure the seat is properly anchored.
This is a bare minimum for turning around a reversible car seat (those that can be faced towards the rear or front, depending on the size/age of the child).
INFANT car seats however (which often double as carriers and face the rear by default) come with clearly printed guidelines regarding infant weight and/or height not to be exceeded. Many babies exceed the height and/or weight limit long before they are one year of age. Both of my sons were too large for their infant car seat before they reached six months of age. It is plainly dangerous to continue to use this type of seat with a child who is too large for it.
If such a seat is used and outgrown, the next stage and safest method is to graduate the child to a reversible car seat still in the rear facing position and to keep it anchored and facing the rear so long as your child does not exceed the rear facing height and/or weight limits for that model. Your child could be well over a year before approaching either.
As well, be sure to keep all straps at an appropriate height and tension. This may vary by model, so always read the safety information that comes with your car seat. THEY NOW RECOMMEND THAT BABIES/TODDLERS REMAIN REAR FACING FOR AT LEAST 2 YEARS AND UP TO AGE 4.
What is the legal length for a shotgun in Florida?
In the United States, it is illegal for a private citizen to possess a sawed-off modern smokeless powder shotgun (a barrel length less than 18 in. or 46 cm and an overall length less than 26 inches) without a tax-stamped permit from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, which requires an extensive background check and a $200.00 fee for every transfer.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sawed-off_shotgun
when didthe blackout start
Blackout started in the UK in 1939
Can you have a fire pit under an awning?
You should avoid barbequing or having a firepit under an awning because sparks may fly and cause the awning to catch fire. Your insurance may not cover this type of damage if it occurs.
The best place to go is a basement or cellar. If you do not have one, an interior room or hallway on the lowest floor is your next best option. A bathroom also provides good protection.
How long does a home alarm sound when triggered?
Most home alarm systems will sound until they are turned off, or until the power fails.
Which is one way to protect yourself from potential suicide bombers?
There really is no way to protect yourself. The chances of you being attacked by a suicide bomber are highly minimal, so as long as you don't go to somewhere where you know they reside, you should be fine.
-Watch for agitated people wearing bulky clothing out of season
What is privacy in an information security context?
No. 98 of 2000
Version incorporating amendments as at 26 September 2007
ENDNOTES
1. General Information
Minister's second reading speech-
Legislative Assembly: 26 May 2000
Legislative Council: 3 October 2000
The long title for the Bill for this Act was "to establish a regime for the responsible collection and handling of personal information in the Victorian public sector, to amend the Parliamentary Committees Act 1968, the Ombudsman Act 1973, the Subordinate Legislation Act 1994 and certain other Acts and for other purposes."
Constitution Act 1975:
Section 85(5) statement:
Legislative Assembly: 26 May 2000
Legislative Council: 3 October 2000
Absolute majorities:
Legislative Assembly: 5 September 2000
Legislative Council: 26 October 2000
The Information Privacy Act 2000 was assented to on 12 December 2000 and came into operation as follows:
Sections 1-80, Schedules 1, 2 on 1 September 2001: section 2(2); section 81 not yet proclaimed.
2. Table of Amendments
This Version incorporates amendments made to the Information Privacy Act 2000 by Acts and subordinate instruments.
-------------------------------------------------------------
Health Records Act 2001, No. 2/2001
Assent Date:
10.4.01
Commencement Date:
S. 107(b)(c) on 16.11.01: Government Gazette 15.11.01 p. 2839; ss 107(a)(d), 108 on 1.7.02: s. 2(2)
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Information Privacy Act 2000
Corporations (Consequential Amendments) Act 2001, No. 44/2001
Assent Date:
27.6.01
Commencement Date:
S. 3(Sch. item 64) on 15.7.01: s. 2
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Information Privacy Act 2000
Australian Crime Commission (State Provisions) Act 2003, No. 52/2003
Assent Date:
16.6.03
Commencement Date:
S. 52(Sch. 1 item 6) on 17.6.03: s. 2(1)
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Information Privacy Act 2000
Parliamentary Committees Act 2003, No. 110/2003
Assent Date:
9.12.03
Commencement Date:
S. 58 on 10.12.03: s. 2
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Information Privacy Act 2000
Major Crime (Investigative Powers) Act 2004, No. 79/2004
Assent Date:
16.11.04
Commencement Date:
S. 131 on 16.11.04: Special Gazette (No. 237) 16.11.04 p. 2
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Information Privacy Act 2000
Public Administration Act 2004, No. 108/2004
Assent Date:
21.12.04
Commencement Date:
S. 117(1)(Sch. 3 item 103) on 5.4.05: Government Gazette 31.3.05 p. 602
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Information Privacy Act 2000
Legal Profession (Consequential Amendments) Act 2005, No. 18/2005
Assent Date:
24.5.05
Commencement Date:
S. 18(Sch. 1 item 50) on 12.12.05: Government Gazette 1.12.05 p. 2781
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Information Privacy Act 2000
Parliamentary Administration Act 2005, No. 20/2005
Assent Date:
24.5.05
Commencement Date:
S. 46 on 1.7.05: s. 2(4)
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Information Privacy Act 2000
Disability Act 2006, No. 23/2006
Assent Date:
16.5.06
Commencement Date:
S. 243 on 1.7.07: s. 2(3)
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Information Privacy Act 2000
Statute Law Revision Act 2007, No. 28/2007
Assent Date:
26.6.07
Commencement Date:
S. 3(Sch. item 32) on 27.6.07: s. 2(1)
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Information Privacy Act 2000
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3. Explanatory Details
No entries at date of publication.
INDEX
Subject
Section
Act
application
9
commencement
2
consequential amendments
81
Crown bound by
8
interpretative provisions
4
nature of rights created by
7
objects
5
other laws prevail if inconsistency
6
purposes
1
Children
access to personal information by
64
complaints by
27
definition
3
Codes of practice
approval
19, 21
cessation of operation
20, 23, 24
code administrators (def.)
3
commencement of operation
19, 20
contravention of
44, 48
definition of applicable, approved codes of practice
3
description and scope
18
expiry
24
organisations bound by
20
register
22
revocation of approval
23, 24
variations
19, 24
Commonwealth-regulated organisations
4
Complaints
by minors or people with impairment
27
Commissioner's power to decline to entertain
29
conciliation
33-37
dismissal of
29, 30, 32, 37
inappropriateness of conciliation
32
interim orders
38
jurisdiction of Tribunal regarding
39-43
making of
25
notification of respondents
28
procedure for dealing with
28-32
referral to Ombudsman
29
referral to Privacy Commissioner
26
referral to Tribunal
29, 31, 32, 37
stale complaints
30
time limits
41
Compliance notices
44
non-compliance with
48
review of decision to serve
49
Subject
Section
Conciliation
agreements
35
failure
37
inadmissability of evidence
36
inappropriateness
32
obtaining relevant information and documents
34
process
33
registration of record with Tribunal
35
Contracted service providers
application of Act to
9
bound by IPPs and codes of practice
17
definition of State contracts
3
interpretation of references to
4
Courts
exemption from provisions of Act
10
Definitions
3, Sch. 1
Exemptions
10-13
Fees
for access to personal information
69
for inspecting codes of practice register
22
Federal Privacy Commissioner
3, 29
Freedom of Information Act 1982
exempt documents under s. 28(1)
34, 39, 42, 45
personal information in documents regulated by
12
operation not affected by this Act
6
Identification numbers See Unique identifiers
Impairment See People with an impairment
Information
See Personal information;
Publicly available information
Information privacy principles
14-17, Sch. 1
breach of IPP 6.5 or 6.6
43
contraventions
44, 48
definition
3
interpretation of references to
4
See also Complaints
IPPs See Information privacy principles
Judicial officers
exemptions from provisions of Act
10
Law enforcement agencies
definition
3
exemptions from compliance with certain IPPs
13, Sch. 1
Liability
of organisations for acts of agents, employees
68
protection from
66
Minors See Children
Notices
compliance notices
44, 48
Subject
Section
Offences
by organisations or bodies
70
failure to attend before Privacy Commissioner
65
non-compliance with compliance notices
48
prosecutions
71
Ombudsman
referral of complaints by Privacy Commissioner to
29
referral of complaints to Privacy Commissioner by
26
Orders
43
interim orders
38
Organisations See Public sector organisations
Outsourcing See Contracted service providers
Parents
4, 27, 64
Parliamentary committees
10A
People with an impairment
capacity to give consent or exercise right of access
64
complaints by
27
Personal information
access to
64
consent to collection, use, disclosure, transfer
3, 64
correction
4, 64, Sch. 1
definition
3
fees for access to
69, Sch. 1
regulated by Freedom of Information Act 1982
12
information privacy principles
Sch. 1
interpretative provisions
4
personal privacy (def.)
3
powers of authorised representatives
64
sensitive information
Sch. 1
Privacy Commissioner
acting appointment
55
annual reports
62
appointment
50
as party to proceedings for review
49
definition
3
delegation
61
duty to have regard to objects of Act
60
functions
58
powers in general
59
powers regarding
codes of practice
19, 20, 23
complaints
25-26, 28-30, 32
compliance notices
44
conciliation
33-35, 37
examination of witnesses
46
obtaining information and documents
45
removal from office
54
remuneration and allowances
51
reports
62-63
Subject
Section
secrecy provisions
67
staff
57
suspension
54
terms and conditions of appointment
52
vacancy and resignation
53
validity of acts and decisions
56
See also Federal Privacy Commissioner
Prosecutions
71
Public records
exemptions from provisions of Act
11
Public registers
administration of
16, 18, 43
definition
3
Public sector agencies (def.)
3
Public sector organisations
application of Act to
9
bound by codes of practice
20
compliance with IPPs
16
interpretative provisions
4
liability for acts of agents and employees
68
offences by
70
use of unique identifiers
Sch. 1
Publicly available information
exemptions from provisions of Act
11
generally available publications (def.)
3
Regulations
73
Secrecy
67
Self-incrimination
protection against
47
Sensitive information See Personal information
State contracts See Contracted service providers
Supreme Court
limitation of jurisdiction
72
Tribunal
See Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal
Tribunals
exemptions from provisions of Act
10
Unique identifiers
Sch. 1
Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal
findings and decisions
43
interim orders
38
jurisdiction for hearing a complaint
39
orders
43
parties to a proceeding
40
power to inspect exempt documents
42
referral of complaints to
31, 32, 37, 39
registration of conciliation agreements
35
review of decision to serve compliance notices
49
time limits for hearing complaints
41
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?? No. 98 of 2000
Version incorporating amendments as at 26 September 2007
ENDNOTES
1. General Information
Minister's second reading speech-
Legislative Assembly: 26 May 2000
Legislative Council: 3 October 2000
The long title for the Bill for this Act was "to establish a regime for the responsible collection and handling of personal information in the Victorian public sector, to amend the Parliamentary Committees Act 1968, the Ombudsman Act 1973, the Subordinate Legislation Act 1994 and certain other Acts and for other purposes."
Constitution Act 1975:
Section 85(5) statement:
Legislative Assembly: 26 May 2000
Legislative Council: 3 October 2000
Absolute majorities:
Legislative Assembly: 5 September 2000
Legislative Council: 26 October 2000
The Information Privacy Act 2000 was assented to on 12 December 2000 and came into operation as follows:
Sections 1-80, Schedules 1, 2 on 1 September 2001: section 2(2); section 81 not yet proclaimed.
2. Table of Amendments
This Version incorporates amendments made to the Information Privacy Act 2000 by Acts and subordinate instruments.
-------------------------------------------------------------
Health Records Act 2001, No. 2/2001
Assent Date:
10.4.01
Commencement Date:
S. 107(b)(c) on 16.11.01: Government Gazette 15.11.01 p. 2839; ss 107(a)(d), 108 on 1.7.02: s. 2(2)
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Information Privacy Act 2000
Corporations (Consequential Amendments) Act 2001, No. 44/2001
Assent Date:
27.6.01
Commencement Date:
S. 3(Sch. item 64) on 15.7.01: s. 2
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Information Privacy Act 2000
Australian Crime Commission (State Provisions) Act 2003, No. 52/2003
Assent Date:
16.6.03
Commencement Date:
S. 52(Sch. 1 item 6) on 17.6.03: s. 2(1)
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Information Privacy Act 2000
Parliamentary Committees Act 2003, No. 110/2003
Assent Date:
9.12.03
Commencement Date:
S. 58 on 10.12.03: s. 2
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Information Privacy Act 2000
Major Crime (Investigative Powers) Act 2004, No. 79/2004
Assent Date:
16.11.04
Commencement Date:
S. 131 on 16.11.04: Special Gazette (No. 237) 16.11.04 p. 2
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Information Privacy Act 2000
Public Administration Act 2004, No. 108/2004
Assent Date:
21.12.04
Commencement Date:
S. 117(1)(Sch. 3 item 103) on 5.4.05: Government Gazette 31.3.05 p. 602
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Information Privacy Act 2000
Legal Profession (Consequential Amendments) Act 2005, No. 18/2005
Assent Date:
24.5.05
Commencement Date:
S. 18(Sch. 1 item 50) on 12.12.05: Government Gazette 1.12.05 p. 2781
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Information Privacy Act 2000
Parliamentary Administration Act 2005, No. 20/2005
Assent Date:
24.5.05
Commencement Date:
S. 46 on 1.7.05: s. 2(4)
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Information Privacy Act 2000
Disability Act 2006, No. 23/2006
Assent Date:
16.5.06
Commencement Date:
S. 243 on 1.7.07: s. 2(3)
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Information Privacy Act 2000
Statute Law Revision Act 2007, No. 28/2007
Assent Date:
26.6.07
Commencement Date:
S. 3(Sch. item 32) on 27.6.07: s. 2(1)
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Information Privacy Act 2000
-------------------------------------------------------------
3. Explanatory Details
No entries at date of publication.
INDEX
Subject
Section
Act
application
9
commencement
2
consequential amendments
81
Crown bound by
8
interpretative provisions
4
nature of rights created by
7
objects
5
other laws prevail if inconsistency
6
purposes
1
Children
access to personal information by
64
complaints by
27
definition
3
Codes of practice
approval
19, 21
cessation of operation
20, 23, 24
code administrators (def.)
3
commencement of operation
19, 20
contravention of
44, 48
definition of applicable, approved codes of practice
3
description and scope
18
expiry
24
organisations bound by
20
register
22
revocation of approval
23, 24
variations
19, 24
Commonwealth-regulated organisations
4
Complaints
by minors or people with impairment
27
Commissioner's power to decline to entertain
29
conciliation
33-37
dismissal of
29, 30, 32, 37
inappropriateness of conciliation
32
interim orders
38
jurisdiction of Tribunal regarding
39-43
making of
25
notification of respondents
28
procedure for dealing with
28-32
referral to Ombudsman
29
referral to Privacy Commissioner
26
referral to Tribunal
29, 31, 32, 37
stale complaints
30
time limits
41
Compliance notices
44
non-compliance with
48
review of decision to serve
49
Subject
Section
Conciliation
agreements
35
failure
37
inadmissability of evidence
36
inappropriateness
32
obtaining relevant information and documents
34
process
33
registration of record with Tribunal
35
Contracted service providers
application of Act to
9
bound by IPPs and codes of practice
17
definition of State contracts
3
interpretation of references to
4
Courts
exemption from provisions of Act
10
Definitions
3, Sch. 1
Exemptions
10-13
Fees
for access to personal information
69
for inspecting codes of practice register
22
Federal Privacy Commissioner
3, 29
Freedom of Information Act 1982
exempt documents under s. 28(1)
34, 39, 42, 45
personal information in documents regulated by
12
operation not affected by this Act
6
Identification numbers See Unique identifiers
Impairment See People with an impairment
Information
See Personal information;
Publicly available information
Information privacy principles
14-17, Sch. 1
breach of IPP 6.5 or 6.6
43
contraventions
44, 48
definition
3
interpretation of references to
4
See also Complaints
IPPs See Information privacy principles
Judicial officers
exemptions from provisions of Act
10
Law enforcement agencies
definition
3
exemptions from compliance with certain IPPs
13, Sch. 1
Liability
of organisations for acts of agents, employees
68
protection from
66
Minors See Children
Notices
compliance notices
44, 48
Subject
Section
Offences
by organisations or bodies
70
failure to attend before Privacy Commissioner
65
non-compliance with compliance notices
48
prosecutions
71
Ombudsman
referral of complaints by Privacy Commissioner to
29
referral of complaints to Privacy Commissioner by
26
Orders
43
interim orders
38
Organisations See Public sector organisations
Outsourcing See Contracted service providers
Parents
4, 27, 64
Parliamentary committees
10A
People with an impairment
capacity to give consent or exercise right of access
64
complaints by
27
Personal information
access to
64
consent to collection, use, disclosure, transfer
3, 64
correction
4, 64, Sch. 1
definition
3
fees for access to
69, Sch. 1
regulated by Freedom of Information Act 1982
12
information privacy principles
Sch. 1
interpretative provisions
4
personal privacy (def.)
3
powers of authorised representatives
64
sensitive information
Sch. 1
Privacy Commissioner
acting appointment
55
annual reports
62
appointment
50
as party to proceedings for review
49
definition
3
delegation
61
duty to have regard to objects of Act
60
functions
58
powers in general
59
powers regarding
codes of practice
19, 20, 23
complaints
25-26, 28-30, 32
compliance notices
44
conciliation
33-35, 37
examination of witnesses
46
obtaining information and documents
45
removal from office
54
remuneration and allowances
51
reports
62-63
Subject
Section
secrecy provisions
67
staff
57
suspension
54
terms and conditions of appointment
52
vacancy and resignation
53
validity of acts and decisions
56
See also Federal Privacy Commissioner
Prosecutions
71
Public records
exemptions from provisions of Act
11
Public registers
administration of
16, 18, 43
definition
3
Public sector agencies (def.)
3
Public sector organisations
application of Act to
9
bound by codes of practice
20
compliance with IPPs
16
interpretative provisions
4
liability for acts of agents and employees
68
offences by
70
use of unique identifiers
Sch. 1
Publicly available information
exemptions from provisions of Act
11
generally available publications (def.)
3
Regulations
73
Secrecy
67
Self-incrimination
protection against
47
Sensitive information See Personal information
State contracts See Contracted service providers
Supreme Court
limitation of jurisdiction
72
Tribunal
See Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal
Tribunals
exemptions from provisions of Act
10
Unique identifiers
Sch. 1
Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal
findings and decisions
43
interim orders
38
jurisdiction for hearing a complaint
39
orders
43
parties to a proceeding
40
power to inspect exempt documents
42
referral of complaints to
31, 32, 37, 39
registration of conciliation agreements
35
review of decision to serve compliance notices
49
time limits for hearing complaints
41
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How do you protect yourself from HIV or AIDS?
The best way to not contract HIV or AIDS is to avoid sex, illegal injection drugs, and puncture wounds. Barring that, just avoid casual sex, use condoms, don't inject drugs, and use safe handling practices if you must handle blood or contaminated objects. If you are addicted to injection drugs, then make sure you use a new, sterile syringe each time and seek drug treatment.
If you somehow get poked, cut, injected, or stabbed with an object that might contain HIV/AIDS, let the wound bleed and immediately see a doctor. The doctor may put you on an AIDS cocktail just in case, and you should be tested every 3 months after the incident for at least a year. If you still don't show signs by then, they will take you off the medication.
One thing to keep in mind is that while HIV is a real threat, it is not the only one. More people contract hepatitis than AIDS, and it is spread pretty much the same way (though some strains of hepatitis can also be spread through food - be careful where you dine).
How will you protect yourself from too much light and sound?
how to protect from too much to ligth and sound
How do you disable a home security system?
Phone up the company you have the Home Security System with and they will tell you how to do it or send someone out. So when you get a home security system it is important to get the best one from the best shop where they take the best responsibility of the good they have sold.
What is the average size of a living room in a flat?
220 by 220
What is called builder floor apartment?
A builder floor apartment is one wherein the builder buys a piece of land, constructs flats in the form of a building, and sells out one or more of them. Principally there is no difference between a builder floor apartment and residential apartment, in case one is opting to buy a flat or apartment.
Can you live in a warehouse you own?
In the US, there are laws about commercial versus residential areas. People are not permitted to live in a commercial warehouse because it is not zoned for residential use.
How long does it take to remove a landmine?
Forever.
One internet site states that, if no new mines are planted and the demining rate remains the same, it could take 1100 years to removed all the active landmines.
What is the top rated safe for a home?
The best fire that is safe for home is probably the camp fire. But first clear the leaves and/or paper. Then you should surround the wood you have with medium sized rocks and light a fire.
If you want to cook, then the safest fire is the stove and/or barbecue cooker.
One of the first fire escapes of any type was invented in 18th-century England. In 1784, Daniel Maseres, of England, invented a machine called a fire escape, which, being fastened to the window, would enable anyone to descend to the street without injury. Anna Connelly patented the first fire escape in 1887, which was designed with an exterior staircase.
How can to protect yourself from radiation?
You can protect yourself from radiation by wearing gloves and a mask.
It is also helpful to stay away from areas that are contaminated by radiation.
The only way to be 100% sure you will not be affected by radiation is to wear a radiation suit.
What safety precautions can you take before a flood?
This depends on the exact situation and the location of yourself, your home and the depth of the water and how long the flood will last. The first precaution to take is to switch off the electricity since many people get killed because of electric shock in floods, when water enters electric sockets and terminals in buildings. This can also happen outside on the street. Second, think about food. Have lots of clean drinking water stored in bottles and containers. When there is no electricity, cooking is difficult except if you have a gas stove. Also, the food in a refrigerator will be quickly damaged. Try to get dry food and canned food if the flood is likely to last for a long time. Third, if you live in a house that has two stories or more, move to the second floor at least to be well above the water. Motorcycles and cars will get under water, it may be possible to save the motorcycles and bicycles and other things by taking them to a higher floor level but there is not much you can do to prevent damage to cars. During floods there is often a problem with toilet facilities as you can imagine. This has to be considered an some solution found. To have access to a boat is of course superb in a flood but few people own small plastic or wooden boats and when the flood comes these are very difficult to get because they are so scarce and everyone is using them. Communication is a big factor, try to contact your family and friends and tell them about the flood and what you are doing and how to contact you. Finally, have a battery operated radio with spare batteries so that you can listen to the news and announcements from the local government and groups that are trying to help flood victims with food and water and other care.
What is the best home security?
The best home security must be a combination of items that build "protective layers" around your home and family. Fences and thorn bushes are a good start. protect areas that people can hide in or around you house. Lighting is an excellent tool. You can install motion detector lights in key areas. When a light turns on the criminals don't know if a person turned did that and is now looking out windows. Video cameras and alarm systems can be installed with very little technical expertise if your patient enough read and follow directions.
How do you open a safe without the combination?
You can't you have to find all the comic pieces then you can open the locker.
Which single factor can make or break a security plan?
There is no single factor. Every good security plan has layers of protection. If you try and rely on just one level of protection the plan will fail. As a quick example, your plan might be to protect a high value computer system from unauthorized access. It would NOT be sufficient to just password protect the system. You would have to address physical security, remote access paths, backup power, access controls and procedures and many other less obvious factors.
What is the difference between a switchblade knife and a spring loaded knife?
A switchblade is an automatic open knife. You only have to press a button and the blade deploys. These are illegal to own in many states and illegal to carry in public in others. A spring loaded knife is an assisted open blade. This means that you still have to apply some pressure to get it to open, either with a thub stud or with a flipper. These are legal in most places, depending on the length of the blade. There are various assisted opening mechanisms and spring loaded is one of them. Others include ones operated by torsion bars like Ken Onion SpeedSafe, which is used in Kershaw and Zero Tolerance knives
