'John Doe' Suits Threaten Internet Users' Anonymity - Los Angeles Times article and links on challenge to anonymity by corporate law suits. [pay per article fee]
21st International Conference on Privacy and Personal Data Protection - Hong Kong
A Note About Web Browsers & Privacy
About Your Address - Under the The Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts anyone can request your personal details from any US government agency. Information about the rules and instructions on how to get the information.
All Free with Freedom - Privacy protection software and (rather hyped-up) information on dangers to privacy on the Internet. Includes private browsing, private email and private chat. 30-day free trial.
Americans for Computer Privacy (ACP) - working to ensure that the privacy of all Americans' confidential files and communications is preserved and protected in the information age.
Anonymity, Privacy and Security - Information on anon servers, remailers, PGP, steganography, organizations and more.
Anonymous Communications on the Internet - study of Internet anonymity and pseudonymity being conducted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
ARGE DATEN - Austrian Society for Privacy and Data Protection
Bacard's Privacy Page - helps protect your computer privacy.
Backtalk: Keystroke Cops - With the advent of technology that records every word an employee types, is there a right to privacy on the internet and at work? Share your views at Women.com
BACKUP Data Protection Agency
Beyond Concern: Understanding Net Users' Attitudes About Online Privacy - suggests that a variety of approaches may be needed to make people feel secure about the privacy of their personal information on the Internet. Research study from AT&T Labs, April, 1999.
Big Brother Banks? FDIC has snooping plans - The federal government wants banks to investigate you. Soon your banker will know more about you than anyone else in town. Banks must not only determine your correct identity, they must also know how you make your money, and how you spend it. Once you establish a pattern of deposits and withdrawals, banks must inform federal agencies when you deviate.
Big Brother Inside - Criticisms of Intel's Processor Serial Number (PSN) feature on its Pentium III chips. Argues that the PSN endangers internet users' privacy.
California Bankers Oppose Snooping Plan - The FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Company) is proposing a plan called Know Your Customer which would require banking institutions to monitor unusual transactions of every customer and report them to the government.
Club Recluse - A Site for those who are interested in reclusveness and want to pursue it further.
Computer Data Strategies, Inc
Computer Engineering & Solutions
Computer Viruses and Data Protection - from Ralph Burger
Connected Corporation
Consumer.Net's Privacy Policy - explains the privacy policy of the Consumer.Net group of web sites. Also offers tips for reviewing privacy policies at other web sites.
CopyProtect
Croatian Academic Research Network - Cryptographical Data Protection
Cronos Privacy Services - Information about offshore corporations and banking, maildrop services, second passports, anonymous GSM phone, camouflage IDs, internet anonymizer other ways to protect your privacy.
Data Base, Inc.
Development of Surveillance Technology and Risk of Abuse of Economic Information - 1999 working document of the Scientific and Technological Options Assessment Panel of the European Parliament looks at communications intelligence and surveillance issues.
Discovery Channel: Cybersurveillance - find out about a few ways the Web may be looking over your shoulder.
DuoCor, Inc.
Eagle Data Protection
Echelon Watch - Encourages public discussion of the Echelon Network, an intelligence gathering organization, that is a potential threat to civil liberties, and to urge the governments of the world to protect our rights.
EFF - The Electronic Frontier Foundation's collection of articles relating to issues of Privacy, et al. These range from propsed and enacted legislation to resource lists for activists.
Electronic Communications Privacy Act - explains the protections afforded to citizens under the U.S. law.
Enonymous - Offers free privacy software that protects consumers right to privacy, provides privacy policy statement ratings and empowers users to decide what personal data they share before making online purchases.
EPIC Online Guide to Privacy Resources
Evalid.com - Independent internet watchdog site that enrolls websites meeting consumer privacy criteria.
Farrel, Mike - England
Financial Privacy Consultants - Tools to achieve privacy, second or new identities, and other privacy-related services
FreeCrypto.org - Software called "Freedom" protects the privacy of web browsing and email, without the user having to do anything. Site also has news on Internet privacy and other issues.
Freedom - Zero-Knowledge Systems - Combines online pseudonyms, powerful cryptography, and network technology to give you the best in personal Internet security.
Full Disclosure - newsletter and radio program on privacy, surveillance, technology and government. Large selection of booklets on similar topics
FutureNet, DoubleClick and the Failed Prank - Implications of the "DoubleClick Information Alliance", the use of the Abacus consumer database and what you should do to ensure online privacy.
Georgetown Internet Privacy Policy Study (GIPPS) - assesses the extent to which U.S. consumer-oriented web sites disclose their information practices and policies. In .PDF format; published May, 1999.
Golden Key Campaign for Private Communications Online
GrandTheft.Com - Proactive attack on identity thieves and support services, as well as resources for victims of identity theft.
Hiding From the Man: How to Protect Your Privacy - Comprehensive guide to protecting your privacy in cyberspace and the real world.
Home - software
Infosecurity News - magazine
Internet Privacy - good source of information and related links. Maintained by associate law professor Peter Swire of Ohio State University.
Internet Privacy Coalition - formed to promote privacy and security on the Internet through widespread public availability of strong encryption and the relaxation of export controls on cryptography.
Internet privacy issues - Collection of articles on a variety of issues.
Jacarta Data Protection Systems - England
Jetico, Inc. - software
Law and Technology Essays [Dr. R. Standler] - Attorney's home page including numerous essays about law, privacy, and technology issues
Linda Tripp Indictment Raises New Questions and Conflicts - Commentary and resources on the indictment of Linda Tripp by Maryland authorities for her secret recordings of Monica Lewinski. From About.Com (August 2, 1999)
MedicalRecord.com - MedicalRecord.com provides what everyone around the world wants; access, control and management of their personal health record with privacy, security and trust.
MIS Europe Ltd.
Murray Long Communications & Policy Consulting - Consulting on privacy issues in Canada as well as up-to-date information on Canadian privacy policy and legislation.
MyPrivacy.org - dedicated to educating users about online privacy issues and online personalization.
Nameless in Cyberspace: Anonymity on the Internet - Cato Institute Briefing Paper by software executive and attorney, Jonathan D. Wallace.
National Organization for Non-Enumeration - A nationwide movement dedicated to educating American citizens of their rights and responsibilities under the Federal Social Security Act, including the right to privacy and refusing to be enumerated under the Act.
Net-Condom - Privacy and Protection for internet users, from virus protection to personal privacy.
No National ID - A nationwide, grassroots effort of the Liberty Study Committee.
Norman Data Defense Systems
NYC Surveillance Camera Project - New York City has been installing cameras throughout the city. Has lots of information, including camera locations.
Online Privacy - nonprofit group helping people preserve their privacy online.
Online Privacy Alliance - group of corporations and associations who have come together to introduce and promote business-wide actions that create an environment of trust and foster the protection of individuals' privacy online.
Online Privacy Resources - Compendium of links concerning online anonymity and cryptography
ORBiT Group International
Platform for Privacy Preferences (P3P) Project - allows users to be informed of site practices, to delegate decisions to their computer when possible, and allow tailored relationships to specific sites.
Polygon Wire Management, Inc.
Privacy Analysis of your Internet Connection - free, instant analysis of information that is collected about you when visiting a web site. From Privacy.net.
Privacy and Civil Liberties - From Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility - program information and links.
PRIVACY Forum - Forum provided by the ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) Committee on Computers and Public Policy, Cable & Wireless USA, Cisco Systems, Inc., and Telos Systems.
Privacy in Cyberspace - The privacy offered by ordinary internet services is very limited, as this page shows.
Privacy International - human rights group that monitors privacy and surveillance issues worldwide.
Privacy Law In the USA - Essay on privacy law in the United States, by Dr. R. Standler. Focuses on invasions of privacy by journalists and searches of garbage.
Privacy Laws & Business
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse - A nonprofit consumer education and advocacy project whose purpose is to advocate for consumers' privacy rights in public policy proceedings.
Privacy Site, The - provides up-to-date electronic privacy news stories from around the Web, as well as links to cryptography, encryption, and electronic privacy information.
Privacy Times - designed for professionals and attorneys who need to follow the legislation, court rulings, industry developments and horror stories that frame the ongoing debate about information privacy.
Privacy Unlimited - Offshore companies formation in tax free jurisdictions. Non resident and anonymous bank accounts.
Privacy.net - Internet privacy information.
Protegrity
Rent-A-Hacker
Replica
Safe Consumer Privacy Program - Safe Consumer protects your online privacy with a membership program which promotes privacy, security, and integrity. Protecting e-commerce, developers and internet users.
Save The Web - campaign of European Internet users determined to preserve and develop the Internet as a medium for unrestricted personal communication and interaction.
Security and Freedom Through Encryption Forum - archive of event at which congressmen and industry leaders spoke on online privacy and electronic commerce at Stanford University. July 1, 1996.
Security Integration
Stalker's Home Page, The - discusses personal information and privacy issues and their abuses by corporations, stalkers, and the World Wide Web.
Swedish Personal Register Law - make information about individuals on the Internet illegal, such as criticism of named persons, publication of lists of references in scientific papers, or the sending of e-mail messages outside of Europe.
The Privacy Page - A resource for cryptography, encryption, or electronic privacy information.
The Surveillance Society - Americans enjoy unlimited benefits from new technologies in a wired world. But those wires send information in two directions, and the access to our personal data has never been more open for abuse. Online resource for on-air features.
TRUSTe - Independent, non-profit, global initiative aimed at building trust and confidence in online transactions through the adoption of a branded "trustmark" informing users of how their personal information is handled by online organizations.
Usenex - alt.privacy - privacy issues in cyberspace.
WebVeil.Com - Plain talk about the challenges to Internet users' privacy and what can be done to control cookies and keep Web surfing anonymous.
What's Related? - Everything But Your Privacy.
Why protect your privacy ? - Information about privacy by Markus Jansson.