February 2001 - cypherpunks-legacy

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by forgot＠paypal.com 04 Feb '01

04 Feb '01

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Speaking of corporate complicities [was Cracking Over Coding]
by Julian Assange 04 Feb '01

04 Feb '01

http://www.theage.com.au/news/2001/02/04/FFX73146QIC.html Anger at plundered phone records By BRENDAN NICHOLSON POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT THE AGE Sunday 4 February 2001 Watchdog groups are demanding urgent changes to a system that last year allowed police and other government agencies to access confidential phone records on more than a million occasions without search warrants. The Australian Communications Authority has confirmed that telecommunications companies passed on information to law-enforcement and other government agencies 998,548 times in 1999-2000 - a move condemned as wholesale invasion of privacy. The extraordinary access to phone records does not include information given to the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, which is believed to be substantial and which the agency is not obliged to disclose. The information revealed included telephone accounts, numbers dialled, the time calls were made and their duration, and use of the Internet. These disclosures were made at a rate of more than 19,000 a week, or nearly 4000 on any working day. This process is separate from telephone interception, or phone tapping, which has also increased dramatically in the past three years, but which requires law-enforcement officers to obtain a warrant. The scant information about the process was released by the communications authority in a written answer to a question asked by the Federal Opposition during Senate hearings. But the ease and frequency with which police and other agencies are combing through phone records triggered serious concerns about the system's lack of privacy safeguards. Mr Chris Maxwell, QC, president of Liberty Victory, the Victorian Council for Civil Liberties, said the figures revealed a wholesale invasion of privacy. "People's phone records are their private affair. No one else should have access to them except in exceptional circumstances. "Police access to phone records has apparently become a matter of routine." Mr Maxwell said the Federal Government should take action immediately to find how and why this had occurred and to change the rules so that access was limited to cases of serious crime. "The stringent requirements for telephone tapping warrants would provide a good starting point," Mr Maxwell said. Tim Dixon, chairman of the Australian Privacy Foundation, set up in response to public concerns about the Australia Card in 1987, said a colossal amount of information was being collected. "And in any practical sense there is no monitoring and no auditing or assessment of whether or not those inquiries are relevant. "It sounds as though they are using it as an ordinary person uses directory service." Mr Dixon suggested that an ombudsman could audit the process by randomly selecting 1000 examples of access to information and examining why it was sought and whether it was justified. "Having a mechanism like that in place would give you much greater assurance that there will be some accountability and there won't be inappropriate use," he said. "But at the moment there is no mechanism like that, and given the enormous number of occasions when information is being obtained I can't imagine that there is any restraint on using those powers. "It could clearly be abused and none of us would know." Democrats privacy spokeswoman Senator Natasha Stott-Despoja said she was astounded that such a vast amount of information was being handed over without adequate safeguards. She said that when the power to access telecommunications information without a warrant was granted, the intention was clearly that it be used to combat major crime. Exactly who oversees the process is unclear, with Attorney-General Daryl Williams' office referring inquiries to Communications Minister Richard Alston, and Senator Alston's office referring them back to Mr Williams. The Telecommunications Act of 1997 allows telecommunications companies to release information to federal and state law-enforcement agencies without seeing a warrant if the agencies satisfy them that disclosure is "reasonably necessary". Ninety-eight per cent of the disclosures were made by Telstra, Cable and Wireless Optus and Vodafone. Labor frontbencher Laurie Brereton said it was clear from the massive number of disclosures that access to records was "a matter of casual and routine procedure". The system could also allow whistleblowers to be hunted down and persecuted, he said. -- Julian Assange |If you want to build a ship, don't drum up people |together to collect wood or assign them tasks and proff(a)iq.org |work, but rather teach them to long for the endless proff(a)gnu.ai.mit.edu |immensity of the sea. -- Antoine de Saint Exupery

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pre paid cellphones
by Me 04 Feb '01

04 Feb '01

preface: i know nothing about cell phones. i have never used one before. please dont laugh at me. i need a throw-away pre-paid cell phone to use tommorow. just tommorow, so im not looking to waste $ on anything besides a pre-paid phone. i am in canada, will use it here, and want to buy it here. e.g. one of those $100 fido or bell solo phones. i will also need to use it in the united states. can anyone tell me if these phones are capable of working in the united states? thanks. :P

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Cypherpunks Physical Meet - Austin, Tx., Tue. 13'th
by Jim Choate 03 Feb '01

03 Feb '01

Time: Feb. 13, 2001 Second Tuesday of each month 7:00 - 9:00 pm (or later) Location: Central Market HEB Cafe 38th and N. Lamar Weather permitting we meet in the un-covered tables. If it's inclimate but not overly cold we meet in the outside covered section. Otherwise look for us inside the building proper. Identification: Look for the group with the "Applied Cryptography" book. It will have a red cover and is about 2 in. thick with white lettering. Contact Info: http://einstein.ssz.com ____________________________________________________________________ Before a larger group can see the virtue of an idea, a smaller group must first understand it. "Stranger Suns" George Zebrowski The Armadillo Group ,::////;::-. James Choate Austin, Tx /:'///// ``::>/|/ ravage(a)ssz.com www.ssz.com .', |||| `/( e\ 512-451-7087 -====~~mm-'`-```-mm --'- --------------------------------------------------------------------

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We need You !
by enenkio＠webtv.net 03 Feb '01

03 Feb '01

The Kingdom of EnenKio - Economic Citizenship Program - EnenKio is an English-speaking sovereign independent nation in the North Pacific Ocean. As such, it is not a well-known economic and financial sanctuary, but with the prospect of attracting qualified professionals in every field of endeavor, it has a growing international financial sector. General Considerations The Government of EnenKio operates an Economic Citizenship Program (ECP), which allows the grant of citizenship to individuals of good character who make a significant contribution to the growth and economy of EnenKio. This is aimed at stimulating inward investment and harnessing managerial and entrepreneurial skills to help the country's development. EnenKio law provides the fundamental basis for the operation of the ECP. This was made possible through the EnenKio Constitution. In 1995, the EnenKio Development Act was passed into law to provide as follows: "The establishment of citizenship in the Kingdom shall be by mutual consent. The possession of citizenship in any other jurisdiction shall not prejudice establishment of citizenship in the Kingdom, provided that any pronouncement of allegiance required by any other nation, shall not be in conflict with any required citizens of the Kingdom." See: Legal Opinion Qualifying factors Every Applicant is a qualified citizen if: - born unto a parent who is, prior to birth, a citizen; or, - born within any jurisdiction of the Kingdom; or, - a citizen or resident of the Marshall Islands; or, - a person of Marshallese ancestry; or - married to a citizen, or one qualified as a citizen. Other Applicants for citizenship are invited to apply and shall qualify to become a naturalized citizen if they: - have attained an age of five (5) years; and, - submit a completed passport application; and, - successfully pass security and proof of identity checks; and, - enclose 4 color photographs, one signed on right side margin; and, - have proffered allegiance to the Kingdom by signing oath; and, - have been accepted as a member of Kio Royale and remain such in good standing; or, - receive a grant of citizenship on economic, hardship or other valid government program. Any applicant who is becomes eligible or is granted citizenship under the ECP shall be entitled to receive benefits that pertain to the particular option(s) selected. Certain Applicants, by reason of political affiliation, business activity, professional exploits, occupational achievements or other personal history, having become ineligible for citizenship in the country of origin thereby, may become eligible under a special administrative amnesty policy and would be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Passports and other documents issued under the ECP generally have limited terms, but may be converted to regular permanent terms after two years. A committee within the EnenKio Ministry of Foreign Affairs carefully screens prospective applicants for ECP options. Program Options Kio Royale Membership Active members of this private independent service-oriented advocacy group support the efforts of the government of EnenKio in its mission to assist persons of Marshallese ancestry to regain occupation and jurisdiction over the lands and seas of Eneen-Kio Atoll and protect their natural rights to self-determination. There are 4 categories of membership with Initiation fees ranging from $500 to $10,000. An active service requirement term applies to 3 categories. Annual dues range from $50 to $100. Benefits include Membership certificate, eligibility of single or family citizenship grant, Diplomatic Service Corps certificate and waiver of Active Service Requirement term. Payment can be accepted in equivalent amount of any internationally traded currency. Application Form Credit Trust Account Individuals of good character who want to make a loan to the government of EnenKio may contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Loans can be made in any internationally traded currency, in precious metals or another agreed form. Some restrictions pertaining to jurisdiction of lender's origin or domicile may apply. Such restrictions and domain considerations are the sole responsibility of a lender to verify legality of any EnenKio loan, barter or payment program. Land Lease Program Individuals of good character who desire or intend to establish, settle or maintain a residence in the North Pacific Islands may do so by becoming a leaseholder with interests in the Northern Ratak atolls under ascendancy of His Majesty King Remios of the Kingdom of EnenKio. Upon execution of such a lease, application fees for EnenKio citizenship are waived. The government of EnenKio will sponsor leaseholders (as EnenKio citizens) to apply for an Immigration Visa from the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI). Meeting RMI requirements for residency and otherwise will lead to Marshall Islands citizenship. By this process individuals or families can gain full citizenship and gain the right to work or do business in EnenKio and the Marshall Islands. Amnesty Program This program is reserved for individuals and families who have become "stateless" refugees and are without citizenship elsewhere. Provisions are generally the same as those of the Kio Royale or Credit Trust Account program, but entail a waiver of the active service requirement. In this way, refugees or stateless persons of good character may be obtain permanent citizenship immediately. Active Service Requirement (ASR) When an "active service requirement" term applies, it affords the parties an opportunity to verify the terms of the relationship in lieu of the residency requirement commonly imposed by other states. Islands of Eneen-Kio Atoll are currently being held under force of arms by occupation forces of the United States, so residency there is not possible. For those wanting to physically relocate to the islands, the Land Lease Program is your best alternative. The current ASR term in effect is 24 months. What this means is that your passport will look like a regular EnenKio passport, but will have an expiration date of approximately 2 years after issuance. Within 2 months of expiration, ASR passport holders will need to re-apply for "permanent resident" status. Upon approval, a regular 5-year passport will be issued. Reasons to acquire a second citizenship to establish a legal domicile to protect assets and income from oppressive taxation, creditors, judgments or litigation. to simplify travel to countries restricted under current citizenship. to avoid persecution on religious, ethnic or political grounds. to immigrate to a democratic peace-loving country such as EnenKio. to find a stable country where substantial investments can be made. Multi-national policy EnenKio recognizes multi-national citizenship so individuals who benefit under this program can retain their original citizenship if needed. Individuals approved under this program enjoy all rights, privileges and diplomatic protection as bona fide citizens of the Kingdom of EnenKio. How to apply under the Economic Citizenship Program Applicants choose an option and contact a consulate or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs central office. Any amounts to be paid or loaned to the government are made payable to the Kingdom of EnenKio in any internationally traded currency equivalent to the US dollar amounts published. In addition, fees may be payable to licensed and bonded immigration consultants who will accept applications and submit them to EnenKio Ministry of Foreign Affairs for processing on behalf of the applicant. Reasons you may consider a second passport Political instability in your country of origin makes travel on your current passport difficult. Your assets are vulnerable to loss, attachment or litigation. You and your business are overburdened by taxation. Your basic human right to travel is restricted. You are not allowed to work or settle in another country. Your life or business is threatened by your country's political or economic situation. Your religious or political beliefs are subject to persecution. Fees There are no Registration or Investment Fees. The payment of monies represents payment for membership, consideration under contract, document application processing, handling costs or fiscal loan amounts. These amounts represent an applicant's commitment to the Kingdom of EnenKio. Grant of citizenship represents the Kingdom of EnenKio's commitment to an applicant. All monies are paid directly to the Kingdom of EnenKio. Any fees to cover costs of processing, legal charges and consulting is negotiated with and payable to the Immigration Consultant if employed. Applications under this program may be made through a licensed Immigration Consultant or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Applicants do not need to visit or reside in EnenKio. They can be sworn in at any EnenKio Delegation or Consular office found in many parts of the world including the Americas, Europe and the Middle East. Advantages EnenKio offers significant advantages over other programs offered by other countries: it is a small independent state with His Majesty King Remios as its head of state, who is the ancestral head of about one-third of the atolls of the Marshall Islands. the government is still small and is building new trading partners all over the world. citizens can access certain unique financial trust services enjoy a tax-free status for personal and business ventures have the flexibility and dependability of a friendly political system founded on principles similar to those of the original framers of the constitution of the United States of America and Bill of Rights. the islands are unspoiled, warm, pristine and blessed with normally perfect weather. every citizen can play a part in the development of the political, social and economic order. EnenKio has no outstanding unsatisfied obligations. (Updated 10/23/2000) home " welcome " mission " what's new " introduction " present status " geography " history " contact us development plan " documents " official acts " news releases " links " photos " disclaimer " involvement CALL- 808 923-0476 FAX/PH or E-Mail mp(a)enenkio.org Facts = http://www.enenkio.org : : Spook Master for Inouye and Akaka- Allen P Stayman. "AL-GATE" By Charles P. Reyes Jr. SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands (August 18, 1999 Saipan Tribune)---John Del Rosario called it "The Pinto Boys Plumbers Unit." Bruce Lloyd called it "Al-Gate." We could also call it "North-Gate." But whatever it is called, it is clearly one of the biggest scandals to hit Washington since the Monica Lewinsky affair. Such a scandal merits much more mainland American media publicity than it is currently receiving--and not just from the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Times and the Washington Post, but from the Reader's Digest, Inside Edition and 20/20 as well. Most especially from 20/20, since it was celebrated for its award-winning CNMI sweatshop/forced prostitution exposé. After all, wouldn't 20/20 like to know how they served as willing dupes to David North, Global Exchange and other co-conspirators bent on discrediting the CNMI and its free market Republican allies? ABC's 20/20 should really produce this investigative story. ABC's Brian Ross owes it to professional, fair-minded, ethical journalism. Here is how such a show might go. Connie Chung: Good evening, America. And welcome to 20/20. A few months ago, we produced a special report called "The Shame of Saipan," detailing false charges of sweatshops and prostitution on "American soil." Well, today we would like to set the record straight and apologize for serving as the willing dupes of Mr. David North, formerly of the U.S. Interior Department, who flagrantly violated the Hatch Act in a shameless attempt to discredit Saipan and its Republican allies. Charles Gibson: That's right, Connie. There is compelling and convincing evidence to suggest that the U.S. Department of Interior, Office of Insular Affairs, under the auspices of Secretary Bruce Babbitt, former Director Allen Stayman and David North, waged a vicious campaign of political destruction against a tiny set of islands its office was specifically created to nurture, support and protect. Our reporter Brian Ross has more . . . Brian? Brian Ross: That's absolutely right, Charles. The U.S. Office of Insular Affairs clearly violated the Hatch Act through the direct actions Mr. North and possibly even Mr. Stayman. To this day, however, Mr. North still refuses to comment on the matter, as this video clip clearly shows. (Episode now switches to an ominous camera shot of Mr. North's House. Mr. North leaves his house and Brian Ross peppers him with questions.) Brian Ross: Mr. North, did you really violate the Hatch Act, and were you really out to destroy Tom Delay? Mr. North: (Covering his head and waving Mr. Ross away): No comment. No comment. I have no comment at this time. Please go away. Brian Ross: Which was why we sent an undercover Republican posing as a Democrat from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee to speak to Mr. North prior to the scandal. It is all here on tape, and it's worse than the undercover buyer speaking to garment magnate Willie Tan. (Move to undercover film clip.) Undercover Republican (posing as a Democratic labor union supporter): Mr. North, what are we going to do about the CNMI? Mr. North: Don't worry, George Miller will never let them go. He will kill them. I am working on getting more Democrats to help George kill the CNMI and their evil Republican friends right now. Yes, this story ought to be produced; unfortunately, it will never happen--nothing even close. STAYMAN THE SCOUNDREL By Benhur C. Saladores SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands (August 19, 1999 Saipan Tribune)---We have a new name for Mr. Allen Stayman. From now on, Mr. Stayman will be known as "Stayman the scoundrel" in the Northern Marianas. This is not mere name-calling, since a scoundrel is officially defined as "a mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a villain; a man without honor or virtue." Such a description fits Mr. Stayman's character perfectly. Consider the memo he wrote to Matt Angle, a former executive director of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), suggesting that U.S. Democrats "repudiate" former Governor Froilan C. Tenorio. "Largely out of sight, there is a nominal Democrat, a Governor running for reelection, who scorns our President, who is in Washington this week playing footsie with the Republican House leadership, and who should be repudiated -- in writing -- by the Nation's Democrats," wrote Stayman the Scoundrel in an October 6, 1997 memo, according to Roll Call. According to the Saipan Tribune, "Stayman further suggested that the Democratic National Committee 'should repudiate these scoundrels.'" Exactly who are 'these scoundrels' Mr. Stayman refers to? Froilan Tenorio, of course--but not only the former governor: all of the indigenous people as well. That is, all of the indigenous people who refuse to be subjected to Mr. Scoundrel's program of federalization; who refuse to be deprived of their local self-government and economic self-sufficiency; who refuse to tolerate the lies Mr. Stayman, Mr. North and their labor union cronies tell about our home islands. Mr. Stayman is a scoundrel because he calls people who disagree with his politics "scoundrels," because his radical leftist ideology clouds his objectivity and drives him to violate federal laws (the Hatch Act) with impunity. Stayman is a bureaucratic federal bully who was out to destroy the CNMI's reputation and anybody who defends it. Mr. Scoundrel was out to destroy our garment industry and ravage our economy--just to serve his politics. He knew about David North's vicious campaign to unseat U.S. House Republicans all along--and yet he did absolutely nothing about it, probably because he was deeply involved in the anti-CNMI crusade himself. Mr. Stayman is a scoundrel--"a mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a villain; a man without honor or virtue." That much is a fact = www.enenkio.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert Moore, Minister Plenipotentiary, Kingdom of EnenKio Foreign Trade Mission DO-MO-CO Manager, Remios Hermios Eleemosynary Trust, Majuro, Marshall Islands http://www.enenkio.org

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hi
by David Arguelles 03 Feb '01

03 Feb '01

i have a virus called 'W32/Hybris-B' how do i get it off my computer? Help!!! Regards David

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Fw: CfP - Workshop on Security of Mobile Multiagent Systems (SEMAS-2001) (fwd)
by Jim Choate 03 Feb '01

03 Feb '01

____________________________________________________________________ Before a larger group can see the virtue of an idea, a smaller group must first understand it. "Stranger Suns" George Zebrowski The Armadillo Group ,::////;::-. James Choate Austin, Tx /:'///// ``::>/|/ ravage(a)ssz.com www.ssz.com .', |||| `/( e\ 512-451-7087 -====~~mm-'`-```-mm --'- -------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2001 10:03:45 -0500 From: "R. A. Hettinga" <rah(a)shipwright.com> To: cryptography(a)c2.net Subject: Fw: CfP - Workshop on Security of Mobile Multiagent Systems (SEMAS-2001) --- begin forwarded text

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Invitation to a new Web site on politics and culture
by editor＠schenkreport.com 03 Feb '01

03 Feb '01

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You're nominated for an award (Privacy)
by Matthew Gaylor 03 Feb '01

03 Feb '01

Dear Chief Miller <jmiller(a)hoa.net>, I wanted you to be among the first to hear that I've nominated your Department, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Police http://www.hoa.net/reypd/ for Lewis Koch's "First Annual George Orwell 1984 Award". The prize, a 1949 first-edition copy of Orwell's 1984, worth about $100, will be awarded to the reader who supplies the best tip about an egregious assault on personal privacy. The judges will be yours truly, plus Richard M. Smith and other officers of the Privacy Foundation. E-mail all suggestions to lzkoch(a)mediaone.net. All tips will be held in strictest confidence, so the award might well go to "anonymous." All suggestions will be fully investigated and thoroughly checked. You're being nominated for your approval of placing hidden police surveillance cameras in a Reyoldsburg High School student restroom. In addition I especially found your encouragement to sign your Departmental web site guestbook enlightening: "If you don't sign our Guest Book, we're gonna send the CyberPatrol out after ya!" I hope you win. Regards, Matthew Gaylor- At 2:03 PM -0400 10/24/99, Matthew Gaylor wrote: >http://libpub.dispatch.com/cgi-bin/slwebcli.pl?DBLIST=cd99&DOCNUM=20898 > > >This article is 1999 The Columbus Dispatch > >'SECRET' CAMERA REMOVED FROM HIGH-SCHOOL BATHROOM > >Date: Thursday, October 14, 1999 >Section: NEWS >Page: 12C >Byline: Julie R. Bailey >Source: Dispatch Schools Reporter > >Police put a video camera in a boys bathroom at Reynoldsburg High School >last week, hoping to catch the person who wrote a message on a wall that >could have been interpreted as a bomb threat. However, the camera was >removed within hours after school custodians discovered it, Reynoldsburg >Police Chief Jeanne Miller said yesterday. "It was no longer a secret,'' >Miller said, explaining why the camera was taken down. She said it was not >in the stalls and was positioned to videotape only the head and shoulders >of people in the bathroom. Some parents and students questioned using the >camera. "I don't agree with the method because I believe it was an invasion >of privacy,'' said Linda Rico, whose daughter attends the high school. "My >daughter was extremely upset about it, and I took her side. I'm glad to >hear the camera is gone.'' Within the past week to 10 days, messages were >written on walls in two Þrst-þoor boys bathrooms at the school, 6699 E. >Livingston Ave., Miller said. A camera was placed in only one of the >bathrooms, she said. Reynoldsburg schools Superintendent Richard Ross said >the messages were cryptic and did not include the words "bomb threat,'' but >"it could be interpreted that it could be what it meant.'' Ross said the >school now has more adult supervision in student bathrooms. Miller thinks >the messages were copycats of two bomb threats written on bathroom walls at >Westerville South High School last month. After the threats appeared, the >principal banned book bags and backpacks and made students empty their >lockers so they could be searched. > >### > > >http://www.nytimes.com/library/tech/99/10/biztech/articles/24violence.html > > > >Computer Project Seeks to Avert Youth Violence > > > >Columbine Spurs Pilot Program at Schools > > > >By FRANCIS X. CLINES > >The New York Times > > > >REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio -- Spurred by the deadly rampage at Columbine >High School, > >the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is working with a > >threat-evaluation company to develop a computer program to help school > >administrators spot troubled students who might be near the brink >of violence. > > > >When the national pilot program, known as Mosaic-2000, begins >testing at more > >than 20 schools in December, its technique of confidentially vetting and > >rating > >potentially violent students on a scale of 1 to 10 will come not a >moment too > >soon for Steve Dackin, principal of Reynoldsburg High School. > > > >"Columbine forever changed things for all of us," Dackin said of >the school in > >Littleton, Colo., where two students shot 13 people to death before killing > >themselves in April. > > > ><snip> ************************************************************************** Subscribe to Freematt's Alerts: Pro-Individual Rights Issues Send a blank message to: freematt(a)coil.com with the words subscribe FA on the subject line. List is private and moderated (7-30 messages per month) Matthew Gaylor, 2175 Bayfield Drive, Columbus, OH 43229 (614) 313-5722 Archived at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fa/ **************************************************************************

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Realtime facial recognition cameras used at Super Bowl
by Greg Broiles 03 Feb '01

03 Feb '01

According to the LA Times at <http://www.latimes.com/news/nation/updates2/lat_cameras010201.htm>, police used real-time face recognition systems to scan the faces of about 100,000 people who attended the Super Bowl in person. The cameras were hidden. 19 people with "criminal histories" were identified, but no arrests were made. The article quotes usual suspects like Bruce Schneier, Cliff Stoll, and Erwin Chemerinksy saying that the system is troubling, as well as an Oakland Raiders official who views it positively. Per the article, "[o]ther applications are expected to include ATM machines and public events such as the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City." -- Greg Broiles gbroiles(a)netbox.com PO Box 897 Oakland CA 94604

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