December 2003 - cypherpunks-legacy

Slack area behind files
by edgar＠spectrx.saigon.com 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

Hal Finney brought up the problem of securely wiping files stored on a "compressed" disk a la Stacker, DoublesSpace, or (in my case) SuperStor. I have modified (my copy of) PGP so that the wipe function uses pseudo-random data rather than zeroes to over-write files. This change -should- appear in the next release of PGP. It's a fairly simple change. I'll supply source diff's on request. -- edgar(a)spectrx.saigon.com (Edgar W. Swank) SPECTROX SYSTEMS +1.408.252.1005 Cupertino, Ca

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Risk and Opportunity
by edgar＠spectrx.saigon.com 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Peter Baumbach posted on Jan 3: I stumbled onto a pair of programs called seejunk.exe and prune.exe this past week. ... There is also an opportunity here. Encrypted information could be stored at the end of your files. In other words this is an opportunity for steganography. ... I don't have full access to the internet. If someone finds these programs on the internet, can they post the location here. If the files aren't on the internet, I can email them to anyone that wants to post them to the cypherpunk ftp site. A backlevel version (2.2) of PRUNE is available on internet at both GARBO and SIMTEL. prune22.zip GARB 9959 03-31-92 <fileutil> Overwrite unallocated "Tail End" of files, from Sydex " " " SIMT 9689 04-05-92 <dskutil> B Clear out unallocated bytes at the end of file To order from the GARBO e-mail server, To: mailserv(a)garbo.uwasa.fi Subject: garbo-request send pc/fileutil/prune22.zip However, there is a more recent version (2.3) on local BBS's here (San Jose). PRUNE23.ZIP DCTL 10504 03-29-93 Unbeknownst to you, DOS often puts data from your other files after the end of your files PRUNE allows you to clear this perhaps sensitive information out before you pass it on to your competitors. You know can pick the pattern to be written after the end-of- file, and there's now a "scan subdirectories " option too. Version 2.3 of a free Sydex utility. Files: 4 Oldest: 3/4/93 Newest: 3/4/93 " " " EGLN @ 10905 11-21-93 [same description] " " " FDUT 10737 11-20-93 " " " " " " SNKP 10504 07-11-93 " " " Two of the above BBS's also have the SEEJUNK utility: SEEJUNK.ZIP DCTL 9447 07-30-90 Lets you see the junk appended to your floppy " " " FDUT 9345 10-01-91 See the "junk" inside some of your executables. Key to BBS Codes DCTL DC-to-Light 408-956-0317 EGLN Eagle's Nest 408-223-9821 FDUT Flying Dutchman 408-294-3065 SNKP Snakepit (aka Micro-Medic) 408-287-2454 All of the above support at least 9600 bps V.32. I'll join Peter in offering to download & send copies of these programs to anyone who will put them on a public FTP site or mailserver. Another program similar to the above is WIPIT100.ZIP EGLN 14897 11-21-93 WIPIT v1.00 8/2/93 Wipe all free space on your disk to prevent Undeleting files. Free for personal use. which takes care of data left in free areas. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 2.3a iQCVAgUBLS02UN4nNf3ah8DHAQEkUwP8CtNr9SFcW8B/hS2Qxu6EWM2KsTUuKKIj bDM7svpt9/p1ZBTulhmXWoLNMA6p3aBHt8TDHPzkJoJtoacXRMa3FK534ZYOu+fz 8DsJjN1Z3qWSaxqj6G+PAJtNYD6IdCFhfOEfw3ameA1n7xTXEx2AlyAa8YLJFBDp vGwO9JBPmpM= =03Dr -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- -- edgar(a)spectrx.saigon.com (Edgar W. Swank) SPECTROX SYSTEMS +1.408.252.1005 Cupertino, Ca

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Re: Non-techie Crypto boo
by Duncan Frissell 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

F >Maybe there's a book on "Privacy" out there that gives reasonably F >up-to-date coverage of crypto. I would love a book that covered all F >the sociopolitical cypherpunk issues like <The usual suspects elided> Give us a break. It takes a while to write a book and most of the concepts mentioned are too new for a book. In a sense, net developments move too fast for books and will probably never be adequately documented by that traditional form. Much as I love books... DCF Who would love to write a book but Usenet takes too much time. --- WinQwk 2.0b#1165

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Softlock from alt.wired
by Hal 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

Saw this on alt.wired. They are creating electronic vouchers which you can use, in effect, to buy software on the net. I have more comments below: > Newsgroups: alt.wired > Path: portal!sdd.hp.com!sgiblab!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsserver.jvnc.net!jvnc.net!exit14tty21.jvnc.net!user > From: Schull(a)SoftLock.com (Jon Schull) > Subject: Re: Time for an Internet Electronic Funds Transfer Protocol? > Message-ID: <Schull-040194174238(a)exit14tty21.jvnc.net> > Followup-To: alt.wired > Sender: news(a)tigger.jvnc.net (Zee News Genie) > Nntp-Posting-Host: exit14-tty21.jvnc.net > Organization: SoftLock Services > References: <35218(a)mindlink.bc.ca> <2fnvni$99h(a)inca.gate.net> <CIysJ9.4yA(a)world.std.com> <pfarrellCIyuL0.Hr9(a)netcom.com> > Date: Tue, 4 Jan 1994 22:49:49 GMT > Lines: 46 > > > I think we at SoftLock Services are pretty much there already. > > We have an automated, 24 hour 800 number set up for sale of anyone's > products. > Dial 1-800-SoftLock. > > We respond to Email. (Send something to Intro(a)SoftLock.com) > > We take VISA, MasterCard, and SoftLock Vouchers. > (SoftLock Vouchers are pre-paid virtual certificates, redeemable by Email > for > anything we sell. Since you get to determine the value of the Voucher, > you > risk only the value of your Voucher.) > > We have a license from RSA to use the DES- and public-key-based RIPEM > for > secure Email transactions. And since we'll soon be selling Passwords by > return Email, the purchaser's risk and delay-of-gratification can be > virtually zero. > > And we give away the Tools for creating SoftLocked documents and > executables, > (freely copyable, partially encrypted, and instantly unlockable with a > workstation-specific SoftLock Password). So anyone can sell anything > online, > or off. For example, The SoftLock DOS document toolkit, for example, will > soon be available for free at popular internet sites, and can be ordered > for > $9.99 as ProductNumber 10011 from 1-800-SoftLock. > (When asked for a SoftLockID, you can press 30639668). > > P.S. We're still shaking this stuff down (and Passwords(a)SoftLock.com is > still in chains), but we're open for business. > > Please inform me or Staff(a)SoftLock.com now if you have any problems, > questions, or propositions! > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > A 400-line press-release, "SoftLock Services Introduces SoftLock Services" > is > automatically available from the Email robot at IntroLong(a)SoftLock.com. > > Jon Schull Schull(a)SoftLock.com (716)-242-0348 > "You trust your mother, but you still cut the cards. > SoftLock makes for a good game." I got the press release referred to. The business is to provide passwords to unlock advanced features of software products distributed like shareware. You can use a crippled version of the program for free, but to get the advanced features you call Softlock and pay them money, then they give you a code which unlocks all the program's features. Softlock takes a percentage of the fee and passes the rest on to the developer. This is not that new, but one thing they do have is a pre-paid voucher usable to purchase software password codes. When you buy a new password to unlock a program you can pay electronically by MC/VISA or by voucher. (You can also send checks and cash by postal mail.) Presumably these vouchers could be given as gifts, or exchanged in other ways. If Softlock eventually develops a good range of useful software, this could lead to a grass-roots form of electronic money. It would be backed by the Softlock software products, but could eventually be used to buy other things, because people would know that the vouchers were worth real products so they would accept them. This route to backing money seems to have less problems with the banking laws, etc. The specific Softlock vouchers are not anonymous, I'm sure. Anonymity would add a lot of overhead and complexity in working with them (see our earlier discussions of Chaumian cash). But they could be a start towards a net-wide electronic payment system. The Softlock people are somewhat crypto aware, accepting RIPEM messages, which is good if you want to send your VISA card number to them. I wonder if they might be interested in a more cryptographically advanced untraceable voucher system. Hal

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GNN.Com, Mosaic, and Detweiler :)
by allan＠elvis.tamu.edu 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

I wonder how Detweiler spoofed the GNN.Com people to put his article in their GNN Magazine with the *obviously* phoney bio-blurb? just pondering.... -- Allan Bailey, allan(a)elvis.tamu.edu | "Freedom is not free." Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations | allan.bailey(a)tamu.edu "Liberty means responsibility. <> That is why most men dread it." <> I'd rather be a free man in my grave, --g.b.shaw <> Than living as a puppet or a slave...

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Re: Non-techie Crypto book?
by Pierre Uszynski 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

Quoting fnerd (all quotes from his post): > Maybe there's a book on "Privacy" out there that gives reasonably up-to-date > coverage of crypto. I would love a book that covered all the sociopolitical > cypherpunk issues like [...] I don't know if a book is the right response (agreed with Duncan Frissell: writing a book takes so much time, and reading usenet already doesn't leave much :-), or if the cypherpunk archive is a step in the right direction, but there is a problem: The background relevant for an understanding of cypherpunks' concerns, hopes, tools, political and economical non-agenda, and technology is not something that can be acquired in one place, in a magazine article read in one hour, yet. There is not one such document to which we can point newbies that is a suitable introduction. Ideally, this document should also be online. It's something that came apparent to me when talking to friends about cypherpunkish issues, and then the main reason I attended Tim May's seminars at Stanford. The seminar was, roughly, to cover the issues, the techniques, and the potential/eventual political and economical consequences of crypto. The assumption was originally that the talk would skip the details of crypto algorithms, and the math behind them (if I remember well). And my conclusion was that a one hour seminar is not sufficient for even an introduction to that stuff, even to a theoretically bright audience. There is too much to cover. There is too little to start from. The seminar was ok for people who already were aware of the basics in privacy, public key crypto, crypto-politics, and computer networking. For them, the seminar kind of connected things together, showed the wider picture. But for others, not aware of privacy issues, not aware of even the existence of public key crypto, barely aware of computer networking, etc..., there is just too much, and lots of it just does not make sense. These others are amazed that "Porn" (That Major Evil ;-) can come unchecked from other countries on computer networks (heck some people don't even understand that not all countries give a damn about the US laws :-( For these same others, computer networks are still a very new notion. What proportion of TV journalists understands what computer networks are about? And finally, for the same people, crypto results such as unbreakable encryption, secret sharing, untraceability (a la DC-net), digital cash, remote coin flipping are utterly indistinguishable from magic. So much so that most would just not understand it is possible. And when they see and understand, say a demo of a DC-net, the consequences are still impossible to grasp. It's the same as trying to explain the Internet to a 1960's farm hand (no offense to farm hands). Some questions at the seminar showed this kind of symptom. All this leads me to the conclusion that if cypherpunks want to see more awareness of possibilities and issues, they should concentrate as much on generating a body of introductory documents, as on literally "writing code". Generating stuff suitable for publication in general distribution magazines would also help (and even potentially make some money). From the level of awareness we can see out there, even very basic articles should be acceptable by thousands of magazines and newsletters. A book would help, but barring that, random intro articles here and there would go a long way (BTW, Email and BillG just made the cover of The NewYorker, for those who don't know yet, and showed no awareness of privacy or crypto issues...) It also leads us to the many people that believe that there is a time constant dictating the adoption and understanding of new technology. It may not matter how much we want people to understand it. > Has anyone read the Michael Marotta book? What's this one about? Anybody has the full reference, and maybe a survey of the table of contents? > cryptocosmology- sufficiently advanced communication is indistinguishable > from noise - god is in the least significant bits ObRecommendedRead: Related to noise, communication, Kolmogorov complexity, and god in the least significant bits :-) and bad writing unfortunately :-( A science fiction story about SETI: Carl Sagan, Contact, 1985, 434pp, Pocket Books, ISBN 0-671-43422-5 Pierre Uszynski. pierre(a)shell.portal.com

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No Subject
by Dave Banisar 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

cpsr.digex.net> Date: Sat, 8 Jan 1994 00:04:16 -0500 From: Dave Banisar <cpsr(a)access.digex.net> To: Cypherpunks(a)toad.com Cc: Dave Banisar <banisar(a)washofc.cpsr.org> Subject: CFP 94 Draft Program CFP '94 THE FOURTH CONFERENCE ON COMPUTERS, FREEDOM AND PRIVACY MARCH 23-26, 1994 CHICAGO PALMER HOUSE HILTON "CYBERSPACE SUPERHIGHWAYS: ACCESS, ETHICS and CONTROL" SPONSORS ASSOCIATION FOR COMPUTING MACHINERY SPECIAL INTERESTS GROUPS ON: COMMUNICATIONS (SIGCOMM) COMPUTERS AND SOCIETY (SIGCAS) SECURITY, AUDIT AND CONTROL (SIGSAC) JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL, CENTER FOR INFORMATICS LAW PATRONS & SUPPORTERS (as of 15 December 1994) AMERICAN EXPRESS CORP. BAKER & McKENZIE EQUIFAX, INC LEGAL TRUSTEES, JERSEY, LTD. (UK) MOTOROLA, INC NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (PENDING) WIRED MAGAZINE COOPERATING ORGANIZATIONS AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION SECTION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION COMPUTER PROFESSIONALS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ELECTRONIC FRONTIER FOUNDATION GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE for COMPUTER and TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICY IEEE COMPUTER SOCIETY IEEE-USA COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION POLICY LIBRARY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION PRIVACY INTERNATIONAL U.S. PRIVACY COUNCIL UNITED AIRLINES IS THE OFFICIAL AIRLINE FOR CFP'94 Fourth Conference on Computers, Freedom and Privacy Chicago, Il., March 23 - 26, 1994 CFP'94 "Cyberspace Superhighways: Access, Ethics and Control" General Chair George B. Trubow Center for Informatics Law, John Marshall Law School Executive Committee George B. Trubow Chair, CFP'94 Lance J. 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Westin Columbia University Conference Administration by John Marshall Law School: Arrangements Director, RoseMarie Knight Publicity & Publications, John McNamara Financial Officer, James Kreminski Program Coordinator, Gary Gassman "CYBERSPACE SUPERHIGHWAYS: ACCESS, ETHICS and CONTROL Cyberspace, Information Superhighway, National Information Infrastructure, Open Platforms, Computer and Communications Revolution, Electronic Networks, Digital Data Bases and Information Society are words and phrases common to the rhetoric of our modern era. The relationships between and among individuals, society, nations, government entities and business organizations are in constant flux as new stresses and alliances change the old "rules of the game." Today's challenges are to define what is the "game," who owns the "franchises," who can play, what are the rules and who calls the shots. Information and communications technology raise new issues for freedom and privacy in this new era. Such questions are on the agenda as the participants in CFP'94 consider the alternatives and seek some solutions. Come, join in the dialogue that will help to shape the world's future! PRE-CONFERENCE TUTORIALS On Wednesday March 23, the day before the formal conference begins, CFP '94 is offering a number of in-depth tutorials covering a wide variety of subjects on five parallel tracks. These presentations will be interesting, educational, thought-provoking and often controversial. The tutorials are available at a nominal additional registration cost. CONFERENCE NEWSPAPER On each of the three days of the conference, a daily newspaper will appear to highlight what has transpired and announce important coming events. The staff of "The Decisive Utterance," The John Marshall Law School's student newspaper, is providing this service. CONFERENCE RECEPTION AND TECHNOLOGY DISPLAY On Wednesday evening, from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., you are invited to meet new and old friends and colleagues at an opening reception at the John Marshall Law School from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. The School is only two blocks from the conference hotel. A state-of-the-art computer lab will be used to demonstrate high-tech applications in academia and registrants will be invited to take part. ^LSINGLE-TRACK MAIN PROGRAM The technological revolution that is driving change in our society has many facets and we are often unaware of the way they all fit together, especially those parts that lie outside one's own daily experience. An important goal of CFP '94 is to bring together individuals from disparate disciplines and backgrounds and engage them in a balanced discussion of CFP issues. To this end our main program, starting on Thursday, March 24, is on a single track enabling registrants to attend all sessions. The concurrent Birds- of-a-Feather meetings Thursday after 9:15 p.m. are exceptions. BIRDS OF A FEATHER SESSIONS (BoF) CFP '94 will provide a limited number of meeting rooms to interested individuals for informal "Birds of a Feather" sessions after the formal program Thursday, from 9:15 p.m. - 11:15 p.m. These sessions will provide an opportunity for special-interest discussions. For further information or to request a BoF contact CFP '94 Program Coordinator, Gary Gassman, at the John Marshall Law School (6gassman(a)jmls.edu) MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY GALA Registrants are invited to a very special reception and buffet at Chicago's famed Museum of Science and Industry where they also will be treated to a private showing and demonstration of the MSI's newly-opened Communications and Imaging Exhibits. These multi- million dollar presentations occupy 15,000 sq.ft. of museum space and required three years to develop. "Communications" is a panoramic display of how technology has transformed our lives by dissolving distance and and making connections; visitors can even enter the unreal world of virtual reality. "Imaging" is a mind- boggling journey through modern applications of imaging technology. Visitors can even play the role of brain surgeon, using radiosurgery made possible by 3-D imaging, or explore imaging in forensic science by using MRI, fingerprint enhancement, face aging and other modern technologies to solve a crime! REGISTRATION WILL BE LIMITED CFP '94 registration will be limited to 550 attendees, so we advise you to register early to assure admission and to take advantage of the early registration discounts. MEALS AND RECEPTIONS A key component of the CFP conferences has been the interaction between the diverse communities that constitute our audience. To promote this interaction CFP '94 provides three luncheons, three receptions and three evening meals with the price of registration. EFF PIONEER AWARDS All conference attendees are invited to the EFF Pioneer Awards Reception sponsored by the Electronic Frontier Foundation on Thursday evening. These, the third annual EFF Pioneer Awards, will be given to individuals and organizations that have made distinguished contributions to the human and technological realms touched by computer-based communications. CONFERENCE BUSINESS OFFICE The Conference business and registration office will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Wednsday thru Friday, and until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, for registration and general information. NOTE: The following program content and schedule is subject to change. The Information Superhighway is a fast track! Wednesday, March 23, 1994 Pre-Conference Tutorials 9:00 a.m. - noon Cyberspace Law for Non-Lawyers This tutorial presents an outline of the law for laymen, dealing with Constitutional and legal issues that confront those concerned with privacy, crime, and freedom of expression in cyberspace. There will be summaries of recent cases, legislative proposals and government activities. Mike Godwin, Online Counsel, EFF Rules of the Road for Network Travelers. (CLE Credit Approved) The information superhighway presents a variety of rights and risks. Learn about the legal issues of computer networks, services and bulletin boards, including on-line property rights; protecting personal privacy and business information; electronic publishing and multimedia rights; viruses, adult materials and other no-nos. Lance Rose, Attorney and Author of "Syslaw." Get Mad, Get Motivated, Get Moving! The focus of this panel is on citizen action for privacy protection: how to reach and organize constituents; support legislation or other privacy protection measures; conduct public education activities; use the technology in program activities, etc. Robert Ellis Smith, Privacy Journal Exploring Internet: A Guided Tour This tutorial gives participants a practical introduction to the most popular and powerful applications available via the world's largest computer network, the Internet. There will be hands-on demonstrations of communications tools such as e- mail, conferencing, Internet Relay Chat and resource discover, and navigations aids such as Gopher, WAIS, Archie and World Wide Web. Extensive documentation will be provided. Mark Graham, Pandora Systems Using the Freedom of Information Act The Federal FOIA is the principal focus of this tutorial though some attention is given to the use of state FOIAs. The session will cover procedures for making requests, identifying the information desired, differences between electronic and hard copy responses, and the appeals process within agencies and the courts. David Sobel, Counsel, Computer Professional for Social Responsibility 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Cryptography: What, and How? Data encryption is in the cyberspace limelight as perhaps the only technique to ensure digital privacy and security; it is also the subject of sharp debate regarding control of the development and use of the technology. This tutorial will display what encryption is, how it works, and some of the options for its use. Computer animations and graphic displays will be used to help make cryptography comprehensible; the audience will engage in some hands-on encryption exercises. Mark Hellmann, Pattishall, McAuliffe et.al, Chicago Electronic Detectives: Critical Issues for Public and Private Investigators. Both governmental and private sector investigators have unprecedented access to "open" sources that were practically inaccessible a few years ago. This information environment poses opportunities and risks that will be the focus of this program. Investigative techniques via networks will be demonstrated and the legal, ethical and practical issues will be explored. Actual case-studies will be utilized. Michael Moran, CCO; Michael Robertson, CFE Hi-Tech Intellectual Property Law Primer (CLE Credit Approved) This panel will cover the special problems in patent, copyright and tradmark law engendered by computers and digital technology, with attention to the impact of recent cases. The differences in European protection will be surveyed as well as technology export restrictions. Raymond Nimmer, University of Texas Law School Leslie A. Bertagnolli, Baker & McKenzie, Chicago ^L Transactional Data Analyses: Making FOI Access Useful Electronic communication, coupled with federal and state Freedom of Information Acts, has made a great deal of data available to the public regarding the activities and policies of government enforcement and regulatory agencies. Knowing how to evaluate and use this information is critical to understanding and demonstrating what the data really means. The Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) of Syracuse University uses its various knowledge-bases to demonstrate the power of transactional data. Colorgraphics and analytic techniques are combined in demonstrations of how otherwise drab statistics can be displayed dramatically to aid in policy analyses and advocacy. David Burnham, former New York Times Investigative Reporter; Susan Long, Co-director, TRAC, SUNY-Syracuse Election Fraud and Modern Technology There has been increasing attention, in the U.S. and abroad, to the use of modern technology in the electoral process. Buying votes, stealing votes, changing votes -- whether in the environment of punch-cards or fully automated voting machines -- is the subject of this tutorial. Mock elections will be staged in which the participants have roles in planning to perpetrate as well as prevent vote fraud. Voter registration, phone-based voting, cryptography and verification are among the strategies and technologies to be considered. Russel L. Brand, Reasoning Systems. SPECIAL EVENTS ON WEDNESDAY, Mar. 23: Noon - 4:00 p.m., Privacy International Business Meeting This meeting, at the John Marshall Law School, begins with a buffet luncheon. Non-members interested in learning about P.I. and the Illinois Privacy Council are invited to be guests for lunch and a briefing. Guest space will be limited so attendance on a "first come" basis MUST be confirmed by March 8, 1994. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Conference Reception All CFP registrants are invited to a reception and open house demonstrating the John Marshall Law School's recently opened computer lab. This also is an opportunity to "network" the old-fashioned way, meeting old friends and making new ones while enjoying the reception and buffet. This state-of-the-art facility will display information and communications technology being used in the educational environment. Guests also may participate in hands-on demonstrations of the technology under the tutelage of JMLS faculty and staff. ^L(Wed. Special Events, Cont'd) 9:15 p.m. - 11:15 p.m. "CFP SOAPBOX SQUARE" On Wednesday, March 23, from 9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m., "CFP Soapbox Square" will be open. This is a chance for those who have something to say publicly to say it and to hear response from others! Those interested in making a brief statement (3 minutes) at this meeting must file their request and describe their topics by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Discussion time for various topics will be allocated based upon the number of topics and the number who have asked to speak. Requests to speak can be made at the time of pre-registration or at the conference site. Thursday, March 24, 1994 8:30 a.m., CFP'94 Official Opening Welcome to the Conference: George B. Trubow, General Chair Welcome to Chicago: Hon. Richard M. Daley, Mayor (Invited) 9:00 a.m. Keynote Address: Mr. John Podesta, Assistant to the President, Washington, D.C. 10:00 a.m. Break 10:30 a.m. The Information Superhighway: Politics and the Public Internet. The Administration and Congress propose policies that will lead to a digital multimedia highway. How can the road be built at affordable cost while serving the public interest and our constitutional values? Chair: Jerry Berman, Electronic Frontier Foundation 12:00 p.m. Lunch Speaker: U.S. Senator Paul Simon (Invited) 1:30 p.m. Is It Time for a U.S. Data Protection Agency? Beginning with the Privacy Act of 1974, proposals to establish an oversight body for data protection have been offered but not adopted; another proposal is currently pending in Congress. Against a background of almost twenty years experience under the Privacy Act, the panel will consider whether the current political, economic and technological mileau favors establishment of a data protection agency. Chair: Priscilla M. Regan, George Mason University 2:45 p.m. Break 3:00 p.m. "Owning and Operating the NII: Who, How, When?" The National Information Infrastructure is an important initiative for the present Administration. This panel will explore policy and technical issues such as equity and access, connectivity and standards, funding and regulation, privacy and security, ownership and operation. Chair: Marc Rotenberg, Computer Professionals for Social 4:15 p.m. Break 4:30 p.m. Data Encryption: Who Holds The Keys? Recent attempts, led by federal law enforcment agencies, to control the development and dissemination of strong cyptography programs has engendered considerable discussion and disagreement. The interests of law enforcement agencies may conflict with the need for data security and personal privacy demanded by users of electronic networks. This panel will evaluate proposals to deal with the question. Moderator: Willis Ware, Rand Corporation 5:30 p.m. Adjourn 6:00 p.m. EFF Awards Reception Once again, the Electronic Frontier Foundation hosts a reception prior to its annual Pioneer Awards presentation. All CFP attendees are invited to enjoy the recepiton and congratulate the new honorees. 7:00 p.m. Conference Banquet (Speaker to be announced) 9:15 - 11:15 p.m. "Birds-of-a-Feather" sessions run concurrently. Friday, March 25, 1994. 8:30 a.m. Keynote: David Flaherty, Data Protection Commissioner, Victoria, British Columbia 9:15 a.m. Health Information Policy The Clinton Health Reform Plan, and variations on that theme, stress the use of information technology to help the efficiency and effectiveness of health care. Expert consultation, improved service delivery through new technology, and improvements in the processing of health insurance claims bring promise of cost cuts as well as the possibilities of threats to personal privacy. This panel of experts will form the "CFP Group" to explore these promises and threats. Chair: Robert R. Belair, Mullenholz & Brimsek, Wash., D.C. 10:30 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m. Can Market Mechanisms Protect Consumer Privacy? When does protection of consumer privacy require legal standards and government regulation and when can bargains and agreements in the market suffice? What role do new technological options for individuals and organizations play in facilitating private choice and market transactions? Is "ownership" of personal information a useful concept or a dead end for privacy protection in an information age? Chair: Dr. Alan F. Westin, Columbia University Noon Lunch, Speaker: Philip Zimmerman, PGP 1:30 p.m. Creating an Ethical Community in Cyberspace The fundamental ethical questions posed by the "settlement" of cyberspace are not new. What is new is that the relationship between behavior and the ethical conceptions by which we judge behavior shift and become more ambiguous and vague. This sessions examines the ethical dilemmas brought about by the "colonization" of cyberspace that must be resolved to establish and maintain a stable, humane environment. Chair: Prof. James Thomas, Northern Ilinois University 2:45 p.m. Break 3:00 p.m. Standards for Certifying Computer Professionals The subject of licensing of computer professionals is receiving increased attention by professional organizations and by state legislatures. Both the ACM and IEEE have proposals under study, and perhaps a half-dozen states are considering licensing bills. This panel will consider the pros and cons and suggest some standards for certification. Chair: Donald Gotterbarn, East Tennessee State Univ. 4:15 p.m. Break 4:30 p.m. Hackers and Crackers: Using and Abusing the Networks This session will explore issues surrounding the "fringe" of network use. What can and should be exchanged? Who will monitor "appropriate" use? What's the current difference, if any, between "hacker" and "cracker"? What should be expected and accepted regarding the role of law enforcement agencies? 5:30 p.m. Adjourn 5:45 p.m. Buses begin departing for the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry for a private reception and demonstration at the Communications and Imaging exhibits. 9:00 p.m. Buses begin departing for return to the Palmer House and Chicago's "Loop." ^L Saturday, March 26, 1994 9:00 a.m. The Role of Libraries on the Information Superhighway As the information landscape changes dramatically the historic role of libraries as the "information commons" is challenged. How will the Carnegie ideal of free, public access be implemented by the library community? Should it be? This panel will consider policy for an information network in the public interest. Moderator: Tamara J. Miller, President, Library and Information Technology Association 10:15 a.m. Break 10:30 a.m. International Governance of Cyberspace: New Wine in Old Bottles -- Or Is It Time For New Bottles? Much discussion transpires between members of the Economic Community, the O.E.C.D., the Council of Europe, and the United States, regarding data protection, intellectual property rights, transborder data flow, the mediation of disputes, etc. This panel will consider whether existing mechanisms can solve the problems or a new structure for the governance of cyberspace is needed. Chair: Ronald L. Plesser, Piper and Marbury Noon: Lunch Speaker: Simon Davies, Director General, Privacy International 1:30 p.m. The Electronic Republic: Delivery of Government Services over the Information Superhighway State and local governments use computer networks to deliver a wide range of services and information to the public; electronic "kiosks" are moving to "government by ATM." How will this interaction between government and the people affect the process of American government in the future? Chair: Dennis McKenna, Publisher, "Government Technology." 2:45 p.m. Break 3:00 p.m. Education and NREN, K - 12 Internetworking is a very new technology being rapidly deployed to conventional classrooms, a very old technology. The panel will explore the clash of contradictory assumptions embedded within these systems -- a clash which has profound implications for the future of both the network and the classrooom. Chair: Steven Hodas, NASA NREN Project 4:00 Break 4:15 p.m. Guarding the Digital Persona After this panel has established the threats to personal privacy from individual profiling and target marketing, and a regime to legally recognize and protect an "electronic personality" is put forth, Bruce Sterling will offer to explain why much of that worry is misdirected! Chair: Roger Clarke, Australian National University 5:30 p.m. Adjournment Featured Speakers Confirmed as of 12/15/93 Philip Agre, Dept. of Sociology, U. of Cal., San Diego David Banisar, Computer Professional for Social Responsibility Robert R. Belair, Mullenholz & Brimsek, Washington, D.C. Jerry Berman, Executive Director, Electronic Frontier Foundation Leslie A. Bertagnolli, Baker & McKenzie, Chicago Andrew Blau, The Benton Foundation, Washington, D.C. Dr. Herbert Burkett, GMD, Koln, Germany Jeffrey Chester, Director, Center for Media Education Roger Clarke, College of Commerce, Australian National University Ellen Craig, Commissioner, Illinois Commerce Commission Simon Davies, Director General, Privacy International, London David Flaherty, Data Commissioner, British Columbia Oscar H. Gandy, Media Studies Center, Columbia University Donald Gotterbarn, East Tennessee State University Allan Hammond, New York University Law School Steven Hodas, NASA NREN Project, Washington, D.C. David Johnson, Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering, Washington Steven Kolodney, Dir., Information Technology, State of California Curtis Kurnow, Landels, Ripley & Diamond, San Francisco Kenneth Laudon, School of Information Systems, New York University Lee Ledbetter, HDX Jay Lemke, School of Education, City University of New York Duncan MacDonald, V.P. & Gen. Couns., Citicorp Credit Services Shirley Marshall, Public Sector Marketing, IBM Dennis McKenna, Publisher, Government Technology Magazine Michael Mensik, Baker & McKenzie, Chicago Raymond Nimmer, University of Texas Eli Noam, Columbia University School of Business Michael North, President, North Communications Ronald L. Plesser, Piper and Marbury, Washington, D.C. Marc Rotenberg, Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility Rohan Samarajiva, Department of Communication, Ohio State Univ. David Sobel, Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility Bruce Sterling, Sci-Fi Writer and Journalist, Austin, Texas Connie Stout, Texas Education Network James Thomas, Department of Sociology, Northern Illinois University Greg Tucker, Head of the Business School, Monash Univ., Australia Bruce Umbaugh, Old Dominion University Patricia Valey, Acting Director, Office of Consumer Affairs Maarten van Swaay, Dept. of Computer Science, Kansas State U. Daniel Weitzner, Sr. Staff Counsel, Electronic Frontier Foundation Alan Westin, Columbia University Christine Zahorik, Staff, Senate Committee on REGISTRATION Register for the conference by returning the Registration Form along with the appropriate payment. The registration fee includes conference materials, three luncheons (Thursday, Friday and Saturday), a reception, open house and buffet (Wednesday), a reception and banquet (Thursday), and a gala reception and buffet at the Museum of Science and Industry. Payment must accompany registration. REGISTRATION FEES If paid by: 7 February 8 March On Site Early Regular Late Conference Fees $315 $370 $420 Tutorial Fees $145 $175 $210 Conf. & Tutorial $460 $545 $630 Save by Registering Early! FP '94 SCHOLARSHIPS The Fourth Conference on Computers, Freedom and Privacy (CFP '94) will provide a limited number of full registration scholarships for students and other interested individuals. These scholarships will cover the full costs of registration, including luncheons, two banquets, and all conference materials. Scholarship recipients will be responsible for their own lodging and travel expenses. Persons wishing to apply for one of these fully-paid registrations should contact CFP '94 Scholarship Chair: John F. McMullen CFP '94 Scholarship Committee Perry Street Jefferson Valley, NY 10535 Phone: (914) 245-2734 or email mcmullen(a)mindvox.phantom.com HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS CFP'94 will be held at the Palmer House Hilton, a venerable Chicago landmark in the "Loop." This spacious and comfortable facility is easily accessible from the O'Hare International and Chicago Midway airports, and is only 2 blocks from The John Marshall Law School. Special conference rates of $99/night, single or multiple occupancy, are available. Our room block is guaranteed only until March 1, 1994, so we urge you to make your reservations as early as possible. When calling for reservations, please be sure to mention CFP'94 to obtain the conference rate. Hotel Reservations: Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe, Chicago, Il., 60603. Tel: 312-726-7500; 1-800-HILTONS; Fax, 312-263-2556 REFUND POLICY Refund requests received in writing by March 8, 1994 will be honored. A $50 cancellation fee will be applied. No refunds will be made after this date; however, registrants may designate a substitute. OFFICIAL AIRLINE CFP'94 is proud to have United Airlines -- Chicago's Own -- as our own exclusive official airline! United will give our conferees a 5% discount off any published United or United Express airfare, including First Class, or 10% off the new BUA fare when purchased at least a week in advance of travel. Call toll-free 1-800-521- 4041 to make reservations and be sure to give our CFP'94 ID Number: 541QI. REGISTRATION NAME (Please Print) TITLE AFFILIATION MAILING ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP TELEPHONE E-MAIL PRIVACY LOCKS: We will not sell, rent. loan, exchange or use this information for any purpose other than official Computers, Freedom and Privacy Conference activities. A printed roster containing this information will be distrusted at the conference. Please indicate if you wish information to be excluded from the roster: ( ) Print only name, affiliation and phone no. ( ) Print name only ( ) Omit my name from the roster ( ) I would like to attend the Privacy International luncheon and briefing at noon on Wednesday, March 23. (Your attendance as a guest of P.I. and the Illinois Privacy Council MUST be confirmed by March 8, and is on a "first come" basis.) "CFP Soapbox Square" ( ) I would like to make a formal statement (3 mins.) during "CFP Soapbox Square" to be held from 9:15 p.m. - 11:15 p.m. on March 23. My topic: ( ) I plan to attend "Soapbox Square" but do not wish to make a prepared statement, though I may join in the discussion. REGISTRATION FEES If paid by: 7 February 8 March On Site Early Regular Late Conference Fees $315 $370 $420 Tutorial Fees $145 $175 $210 Conf. & Tutorial $460 $545 $630 Note: If you have registered for the Tutorials, please select one from each group: 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 NOON ( ) Cyberspace Law for Non-Lawyers ( ) Rules of the Road for Network Travelers (CLE Credit) ( ) Citizen Action: Get Mad, Met Motivated, Get Moving! ( ) Exploring Internet: A Guided Tour ( ) Using FOIA 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. ( ) Cryptography: What, and How? ( ) Introduction to Hi-Tech Law (CLE Credit) ( ) TRAC: Evaluative Data Analysis ( ) The Electronic Detective" Online Investigations ( ) Electoral Fraud PAYMENTS TOTAL AMOUNT Please indicated method of payment: ( ) Check (payable to JMLS-CFP '94) ( ) VISA ( ) MasterCard Credit Card # Expiration Date Name on Card Signature *********** George B. Trubow, Professor of Law Director, Center for Informatics Law The John Marshall Law School 315 S. Plymouth Ct. Chicago, IL 60604-3907 Fax: 312-427-8307; Voice: 312-987-1445 E-mail: 7trubow(a)jmls.edu ***********

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Online: The Gore'y Details
by James D. Wilson 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

AL GORE IN CONVENTION CENTER CP'sters: in case you hadn't heard: (6-Jan-94) U.S. News & World Report will host a live conference with U.S. Vice President Al Gore in the CompuServe Convention Center on 13-Jan at 5:30 p.m. EST (23:30 CET). Gore will be typing responses to member questions and comments direct from the White House offices. Advance reservations are required. Members may submit questions ahead of time for the moderator to ask during the conference. Submit questions in the U.S. News Online Forum's (GO USNFORUM) Message Section 2, "Washington/Politics." Members who do not access the Convention Center by 5:20 p.m. EST (23:20 CET) may lose their reservations. Please note that Mr. Gore's schedule is subject to change. To make advance reservations and to access the conference, GO GORE. The Convention Center is a part of CompuServe's extended services.

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No Subject
by blankenm＠seq.oit.osshe.edu 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

subscribe blankenm(a)seq.oit.osshe.edu

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PGP key servers
by L. Detweiler 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

Uh, I must have missed something, but a lot of the servers seem to be down. Is there a problem here?

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