Internet Privacy Reference Materials

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Privacy Directory
Directory of information and links pertaining to privacy on the Internet.

 
DNA Nation
Site dedicated to helping build awareness about the lack of online privacy.

 
Swedish Personal Register Law
Discussion of the law and its impact.

 
Internet Privacy Law
A look at the laws and issues regarding individual rights to privacy in Internet activity.

 
InfoWar.com (Personal Privacy)
Discussions and articles about personal privacy related to the Internet and computers.

 
Computers, Freedom and Privacy Conference
Links to information on upcoming and past conferences.

 
The Privacy Site
Links to articles and information sources regarding privacy concerns.

 
Alex's World
Variety of information covering online privacy and security.

 
What Does Your Browser Tell About You?
Show users the data about them that is being provided by simply being on the Internet.

 
Web Bug FAQ
Details about Web Bugs and how they track and gather information about Internet users.

 
Privacy on the internet
Site explaining how to use the Internet safely and anonymously. Also covers basic security for private data and programs.

 
How Stuff Works: Internet Cookies
Explanation of what Internet cookies are and how they work.

 
Privacy News
News regarding privacy and the Internet.

 
Privacy and Spying on the Internet
Information on breaches of privacy on the Internet.

 
Privacy.net - The Consumer Information Organization
Information on encryption, personal profiles and other security and privacy issues related to the internet.

 
Online Privacy Protection Act of 1999 (Draft, Montana Senator Conrad Burn)
A staff draft discussion on the Online Privacy Protection Act of 1999.

 
P3P FAQ
Frequently asked questions about data privacy and the Platform for Privacy Preferences (P3P).

 
How to Comply With the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule
1999 Explanation prepared by the Federal Trade Commission about the Children's Online Protection Rule and how it impacts businesses and web masters.

 
About.com: Addressing Violations of Computer Users' Privacy
Discussion about amount of information about users being passed through Internet web connections.

 
Computerworld Coverage of Privacy Issues
News and other information about Internet privacy presented by Computer World.

 
Privacy: Control What Others Know About You
News and information about privacy on the Internet.

 
Privacy Resources
Information on Internet privacy and security.

 
Privacy Perspectives for Online Searchers: Confidentiality with Confidence
A look at privacy issues specific to information professionals.

 
Cyberstalking: A New Challenge for Law Enforcement and Industry
1999 report on cyber stalking, by the US Justice Department.

 
Dataveillance and Information Privacy Pages
Academically constructed resource with links to various sources of information on Internet privacy.

 
Cyber Defenders
Information on Internet privacy and solutions.

 
Privacy & American Business
An activity of the nonprofit Center for Social and Legal Research exploring US and global issues of consumer and employee privacy and data protection, including the Internet.

 
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Privacy Information
FTC reports to Congress regarding online privacy issues and the American public and business communities.

 
Internet Privacy
Product for warding off hackers and protecting one's privacy.

 
Cookie Central
Provider of information about Internet cookies.

 
IT Forecaster: Privacy for Fun and Profit
September 2000 article discussing Internet privacy concerns and the impact on online buying.

 
Beyond Concern: Understanding Net Users' Attitudes About Online Privacy
A study conducted to help understand Internet users' concerns about privacy and how organizations and corporations can ease concerns.

 
CyberSpace Law Lessons
Brief discussion of privacy and Internet law.

 
Are You Afraid of the Internet?
Detailed presentation of a Gallup Poll News Service that found that more than half of Americans polled are concerned about their personal information being vulnerable on the Internet.

 
Geographic Tracking Raises Opportunities, Fears
Discussion of applications that give businesses the ability to determine the geographic location of web site visitors.

 
Georgetown Internet Privacy Policy Study (GIPPS)
Reports produced by the Georgetown Internet privacy policy study.

 
Privacy Times
Site for professionals and attorneys who need to follow the legislation, court rulings and industry developments about information privacy.

 
Perkins Coie Internet Case Digest: Privacy
A digest of legal cases involving personal privacy issues.

 
Your Privacy
Article by David Coursey, executive editor of AnchorDesk.

 
Washington Post Article
Article that addresses the high cost of complying with online privacy laws that protect children.

 
WebVeil.Com
Guide to Internet privacy with reviews on the latest privacy issues facing the Web consumer, guides to protect privacy and explanations of the technology.

 
Computer Privacy and Security News and Views
Internet privacy news updated throughout the day.

 
NewsSynthesis
Resource for personal data privacy news.

 
Cyberlaw Encyclopedia: Privacy
Articles, policy and resources on privacy and the law.

 
Anon.xg.nu
Site exploring surfers' privacy issues and concerns while on the Internet.

 
Carnivore FOIA Documents
Discussion of Carnivore and links to more information.

 
Big Brother Inside
News and information about Internet privacy.

 
EPIC Online Guide to Privacy Resources
List and links regarding privacy organizations, publications, newsletters and Internet sites.

 
iOpus
Collection of PC and privacy news articles.

 
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