Public Meeting on Internet Privacy
 

The explosive growth of the Internet has given way to increased privacy concerns. Protection of privacy regarding personal information is critical to the success of on-line commerce - if business on the Internet is to flourish, protection of personal privacy must be assured. The U.S. Department of Commerce is hosting a two-day meeting for debate and dialogue that will include members of the academic community, industry representatives, privacy advocates, public interest groups and Washington policymakers to discuss:
 

• Concerns about privacy in online transactions, Internet browsing and email
• Privacy issues specific to children in the online environment
• The elements of effective self regulation
• A proposed methodology for assessing compliance
• Successful strategies for protecting privacy on the Internet
• Industry developed measures to ensure consumer privacy on the Internet
• Technologies currently available on the Internet to protect consumer privacy

The meeting is open to public participation. Limited seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 8:15 a.m. This program is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other ancillary aids should be directed to Amy Flatten (202-482-1866) at least five (5) working days prior to the forum.

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