The follow should be of some interest - possibly some action Peace .. - - - Subject: NTIA INQUIRY ON PRIVACY ISSUES Date: Tue, 15 Mar 94 17:10:46 EST Marshall Abrams brought to our attention the following notice which appeared on the NTIA Bulletin Board. NOTE EXTENSION: The March 11 issue of NII NEWS states that the March 14 deadline in this notice has been extended to March 30. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ CONTACT: Larry Williams (202) 482-1551 NTIA RELEASES NOTICE OF INQUIRY ON PRIVACY ISSUES TECHNICAL NEWS ADVISORY The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is undertaking a comprehensive review of privacy issues relating to private sector use of telecommunications-related personal information associated with the National Information Infrastructure (NII). Public comment is requested on issues relevant to such a review. After analyzing the comments, NTIA will issue a report and make recommendations as needed. The inquiry will focus on potential uses of personal information generated by electronic communications, including interactive multimedia, cable television and telephony. NTIA is studying the issues that arise when such telecommunications-related information is used to create detailed dossiers about individuals. NTIA seeks to determine whether any overarching privacy principles can be developed that would apply to all firms in the telecommunications sector. In addition, NTIA is soliciting comment on other countries' actions to ensure the privacy of information transmitted over telecommunications networks, and to ascertain how any U.S. policies in this area will affect the international arena. The Notice of Inquiry and Request for Comments will appear in Part IX of the February 11, 1994, Federal Register and will also be available on the NTIA Bulletin Board at (202) 482-1199. Set communications parameters to no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop. Comments should be filed on or before March 14, 1994. If you have further questions, please contact Carol E. Mattey or Lisa I. Leidig at the Office of Policy Analysis and Development, NTIA, 202-482-1880.