Got email saying safety minder turned off but didn't seem to be

I got an email the other day saying Norton Safety Minder on X's Laptop used by X has been disabled.  However on the online family site the alert said "Attempt to modify settings - unsuccessful". When I checked his laptop, Norton Safety monitor seemed to be on. 

 

Could this be a mistake?  If not, I don't understand what it means. Can anyone help?