Computers, Freedom and Privacy Conference 2002
The Computers, Freedom and Privacy Conference (CFP) is an annual event that brings together experts, advocates, and interested individuals from diverse fields to discuss the impact of computer and telecommunications technologies on freedom and privacy in society. Founded in 1991 by computer pioneer Jim Warren, CFP serves as a balanced public forum addressing these critical issues.
The 2002 conference, held from April 16 to 19 at the Cathedral Hill Hotel in San Francisco, California, covered a wide range of topics, including consumer privacy, broadband issues, wireless privacy and security, the digital divide, critical infrastructure concerns, public records, content filtering, ICANN, and accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The event featured seminars with notable speakers such as California Attorney General Bill Lockyer, U.S. Federal Trade Commission Chairman Timothy Muris, author James Bamford, John Perry Barlow, State Senator Jackie Speier, and author Bruce Sterling.
Attendees had opportunities to engage in networking sessions, participate in the expo hall, and attend notable presentations. The conference also hosted unaffiliated concurrent events, including the Privacy Enhancing Technologies Workshop, the Electronic Frontier Foundation's Pioneer Awards, Privacy International's U.S. Big Brother Awards, and Stanford Law & Technology Association's "Digital Landscapes: Redrawing the Boundaries in Entertainment, Media, and the Law."
CFP is ideal for professionals from computer science, law, business, research, information and library science, health, public policy, government, law enforcement, public advocacy, and related fields. The conference provides a platform to explore and discuss the evolving challenges and opportunities at the intersection of technology, freedom, and privacy.
Speakers(11)
Ari Schwartz
Conference Chair at Computers, Freedom and Privacy Conference
Ari Schwartz served as the Conference Chair for the CFP 2002 event.
Avi Rubin
Researcher at AT&T Labs
Avi Rubin is a researcher at AT&T Labs, specializing in privacy and security.
Bill Lockyer
Attorney General at State of California
Bill Lockyer was the Attorney General of California at the time of the conference.
Brian Arbogast
Vice President of .Net Services at Microsoft
Brian Arbogast is the Vice President of .Net Services at Microsoft, overseeing the company's web-based services.
Bruce Sterling
Bruce Sterling is an author and futurist who delivered the closing speech at the conference.
Jackie Speier
State Senator at State of California
Jackie Speier served as a State Senator in California during the conference.
James Bamford
James Bamford is an author and journalist known for his work on intelligence and national security.
Jason Catlett
President at Junkbusters
Jason Catlett is the President of Junkbusters, a company focused on privacy advocacy.
Larry Irving
Irving Group
Larry Irving is associated with the Irving Group and delivered a luncheon keynote at the conference.
Richard Purcell
Senior Director of Corporate Privacy at Microsoft
Richard Purcell is the Senior Director of Corporate Privacy at Microsoft, responsible for defining corporate policies for fair information practices.
Timothy J. Muris
Chairman at U.S. Federal Trade Commission
Timothy J. Muris served as the Chairman of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission during the conference.
Event Details
- Date
- April 16-19, 2002
- 4 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States
- Cathedral Hill Hotel
- Audience
- Professionals from computer science, law, business, research, information and library science, health, public policy, government, law enforcement, public advocacy, and related fields.