Computers, Freedom and Privacy Conference 2006

The Computers, Freedom & 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 2006 conference, themed "Life, Liberty & Digital Rights," covered a range of pressing topics, including government surveillance, federal privacy legislation, electronic voting, RFID technology, network neutrality, privacy in electronic health records, spyware, and social networking. Keynote speakers included Senator Patrick Leahy, Lydia Parnes—Director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and science fiction author Vernor Vinge.

Attendees had opportunities to engage in panel discussions, tutorials, and networking sessions. Notable sessions included a panel on video surveillance titled "Surveillance: I Spy with My Big Eye" and a comprehensive tutorial on electronic voting developments. The conference also featured the EFF Pioneer Awards, recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of freedom and privacy in the digital world.

CFP is ideal for professionals from computer science, law, business, public policy, government, law enforcement, and public advocacy who are interested in the intersection of technology, freedom, and privacy. The conference provides a platform for meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas to shape the future of digital rights.