There was a huge amount of interest in this last time around, so I'm posting this to the list for anyone who hasn't seen it. p.s. look who's running the `student paper competition'... ===cut=here=== From: faigin@aero.org (Daniel P. Faigin) Newsgroups: comp.security.misc,comp.org.acm Subject: Computers Freedom and Privacy 1994 Date: 4 Aug 93 11:31:10 Message-ID: <FAIGIN.93Aug4113110@soldan.aero.org> Conference Announcement Computers, Freedom, and Privacy 1994 23-26 March 1994 The fourth annual conference, "Computers, Freedom, and Privacy," (CFP'94) will be held in Chicago, Il., March 23-26, 1994. The conference is hosted by The John Marshall Law School; George B. Trubow, professor of law and director of the Center for Informatics Law at John Marshall, is general chair of the conference. (E-Mail: 7trubow@jmls.edu). The program is sponsored jointly by these Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Special Interest Groups: Communications (SIGCOMM); Computers and Society (SIGCAS); Security, Audit and Control (SIGSAC). The advance of computer and communications technologies holds great promise for individuals and society. From conveniences for consumers and efficiencies in commerce to improved public health and safety and increased participation in government and community, these technologies are fundamentally transforming our environment and our lives. At the same time, these technologies present challenges to the idea of a free and open society. Personal privacy is at risk from invasions by high-tech surveillance and monitoring; a myriad of personal information data bases expose private life to constant scrutiny; new forms of illegal activity may threaten the traditional barriers between citizen and state and present new tests of Constitutional protection; geographic boundaries of state and nation may be recast by information exchange that knows no boundaries in global data networks. CFP'94 will present an assemblage of experts, advocates and interest groups from diverse perspectives and disciplines to consider freedom and privacy in today's "information society." A series of pre-conference tutorials will be offered on March 23, 1994, with the conference program beginning on Thursday, March 24, and running through Saturday, March 26, 1994. The Palmer House, a Hilton hotel located in Chicago's "loop," and only about a block from The John Marshall Law School, is the conference headquarters. Room reservations should be made directly with the hotel after September 1, 1993, mentioning John Marshall or "CFP'94" to get the special conference rate of $99.00, plus tax. The Palmer House Hilton 17 E. Monroe., Chicago, Il., 60603 Tel: 312-726-7500; 1-800-HILTONS; Fax 312-263-2556 Communications regarding the conference should be sent to: CFP'94 The John Marshall Law School 315 S. Plymouth Ct. Chicago, IL 60604-3907 (Voice: 312-987-1419; Fax: 312-427-8307; E-mail: CFP94@jmls.edu) CALL FOR CFP'94 PARTICIPATION AND PROGRAM SUGGESTIONS It is intended that CFP'94 programs will examine the potential benefits and burdens of new information and communications technologies and consider ways in which society can enjoy the benefits while minimizing negative implications. Proposals are requested from those who desire to present an original paper in a relevant area of technology, policy analysis or law, or to suggest a program presentation. Any proposal (1) should not exceed three typewritten double-spaced pages; (2) must state the title of the paper or program; (3) briefly describe its theme and content; and (4) set out the name, address, credentials and experience of the author or suggested speakers. If a proposed paper has already been completed a copy should be attached to the proposal. STUDENT PAPER COMPETITION Full time college or graduate students are invited to enter the student paper competition. Papers must not exceed 2500 words and should address the impact of computer and telecommunications technologies on freedom and privacy in society. Winners will receive a scholarship to attend the conference and present their papers. All papers should be submitted by November 1, 1993 (either as straight text via e-mail or 6 printed copies) to: Prof. Eugene Spafford Department of Computer Science Purdue University West Lafeyette, IN 47907-2004 E-Mail: spaf@cs.purdue.edu; Voice: 317-494-7825 REGISTRATION Registration information and fee schedules will be announced by September 1, 1993. Inquiries regarding registration should be directed to RoseMarie Knight, Registration Chair, at the JMLS address above; her voice number is 312-987-1420. -- [W]: The Aerospace Corp. M1/055 * POB 92957 * LA, CA 90009-2957 * 310/336-8228 [Email]:faigin@aero.org, faigin@acm.org [Vmail]:310/336-5454 Box#68228 "I have a spelling checker/It came with my PC/It plainly marks four my revue/ Mistakes I cannot sea/I've run this poem threw it/I'm sure your pleased too no/ Its letter perfect in it's weigh/My checker tolled me sew." Pennye Harper