Event Name:5th International Conference on Digital Society
Date: February 23 – 28, 2011
Location: Guadeloupe, France
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Event Name: Google D.C. Talks – The Technology of Privacy
Date: January 28, 2011
Location: Corner of Eye and 12th Street NW, Washington, D.C.
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Event Name: International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) After Hours
Date: January 27, 2011
Location: 20 International and U.S. Locations available
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Event Name: Center for Information Policy Leadership – Data Privacy Day
Date: January 27, 2011
Location: Washington, D.C.
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Event Name: Internet Data Privacy Colloquium
Specific Seminar: Privacy and the Internet, 12 p.m.
Date: January 26
Location: Stewart Mott House, 122 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, D.C.
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Event Name: Computers, Privacy & Data Protection 2011
Date: January 25 – 27
Location: Brussels, Belgium
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It’s been an extremely busy few weeks in the privacy world as of late. A little more than two weeks ago, the FTC released their long-awaited staff report on “Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change: A Proposed Framework for Businesses and Policymakers,” and yesterday the Department of Commerce’s Internet Safety Task Force released their privacy Green Paper, “Commercial Data Privacy and Innovation in the Internet Economy: A Dynamic Policy Framework.” The reviews on both have ranged across both ends of the spectrum and have brought increased media attention to the ideas of a ‘Do Not Track’ list, a ‘Privacy Bill of Rights,’ and the creation of a Federal CPO.
But now it’s time for a little more research into what privacy enthusiasts really think of these two reports. What will they mean for the future of privacy and how will they impact our national policy when it comes to privacy protections for consumers? Will they spur legislation or will the industry see them as a signal to start embracing stronger self-regulation mechanisms?
We want to know what privacy enthusiasts think of the latest reports from the FTC and Department of Commerce so we’re asking all those interested to participate in a brief survey. The survey can be seen here (link expired) and should take no more than five minutes to complete. All participants should complete the survey no later than January 7, 2011, and we will announce the results shortly thereafter.
We look forward to your thoughts and thank you in advance for participating!
Future of Privacy Forum Releases Statement on
Department of Commerce Privacy Report
Co-Chairs Available for Additional Comment
WASHINGTON – Today, the Internet Policy Task Force at the U.S. Department of Commerce released their Draft Privacy Green Paper entitled, “Commercial Data Privacy and Innovation in the Internet Economy: A Dynamic Policy Framework.” The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) released the following statement in response to the report. This statement should be attributed to Jules Polonetsky and/or Christopher Wolf, co-chairs of the Future of Privacy Forum:
“The report is a sophisticated effort to advance consumer privacy without thwarting innovation. Although it sets a framework that will influence legislation, it creates an alternate path for a mode of government initiated self regulation, with advocates at the table and the FTC providing enforcement. If businesses respond by seriously engaging in efforts to advance fair information practices, the U.S. has the chance to take back the international privacy leadership role it once had.”
Polonetsky and Wolf are also available for additional comment to interested media. To schedule an interview please contact Ted Kresse at 202.777.3719 or [email protected].
The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) is a Washington, DC based think tank that seeks to advance responsible data practices. The forum is led by Internet privacy experts Jules Polonetsky and Christopher Wolf and includes an advisory board comprised of leading figures from industry, academia, law and advocacy groups.
For Immediate Release: December 16, 2010
Media Contact:
Ted Kresse
202.777.3719
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