Computers, Freedom, and Privacy Conference 2008
The Computers, Freedom, and Privacy Conference (CFP) is an annual event that brings together experts, policymakers, business leaders, and activists to discuss the intersection of technology, freedom, and privacy. The 18th annual CFP, titled "Technology Policy '08," was held from May 20 to 23, 2008, at the Omni Hotel in New Haven, Connecticut. This conference focused on shaping technology policy priorities in the context of the upcoming presidential administration.
Key topics addressed at CFP 2008 included privacy, intellectual property, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and freedom of speech. Plenary panels such as "National Security State and the Next Administration" and "The 21st Century Panopticon?" explored pressing issues in technology policy. Sessions covered a wide range of subjects, including spyware, national security, ISP filtering, patent reform, e-voting, and electronic medical records.
The conference provided numerous networking opportunities, including keynote speeches, panel discussions, tutorials, and birds-of-a-feather sessions. Notable speakers and panelists included technologists, policymakers, and activists who are leaders in their respective fields. The event also featured an essay contest co-sponsored by the Yale Journal of Law and Technology, encouraging participants to contribute to the discourse on technology policy.
CFP 2008 was particularly relevant for technologists, legal professionals, policymakers, and activists interested in the evolving landscape of technology policy. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with experts, participate in shaping policy discussions, and stay informed about critical issues affecting technology and society.
Speakers(16)
Alan Davidson
Alan Davidson was a panelist on 'The Transparent Society: Ten Years Later' at the conference.
David Brin
David Brin, author of 'The Transparent Society,' participated remotely in the panel 'The Transparent Society: Ten Years Later' at the conference.
Douglas A. Kellner
Douglas A. Kellner was a panelist on 'Towards Trustworthy e-Voting: An Open Source Approach?' at the conference.
E. John Sebes
E. John Sebes co-moderated the panel 'Towards Trustworthy e-Voting: An Open Source Approach?' at the conference.
Elise Ackerman
San Jose Mercury News
Elise Ackerman was a panelist on 'The National Surveillance State and the Next Administration' at the conference.
Gregory Miller
Gregory Miller co-moderated the panel 'Towards Trustworthy e-Voting: An Open Source Approach?' at the conference.
J. Bradford DeLong
Professor of Economics at University of California at Berkeley
J. Bradford DeLong was a panelist on 'The Transparent Society: Ten Years Later' at the conference.
Jack M. Balkin
Knight Professor of Constitutional Law and the First Amendment; Director, The Information Society Project at Yale Law School
Jack M. Balkin was a panelist on 'The National Surveillance State and the Next Administration' at the conference.
Jeremy Epstein
Jeremy Epstein was a panelist on 'Towards Trustworthy e-Voting: An Open Source Approach?' at the conference.
Lesley D. Mara
Lesley D. Mara was a panelist on 'Towards Trustworthy e-Voting: An Open Source Approach?' at the conference.
Lillie Coney
Lillie Coney presented 'e-Deceptive Campaign Practices: Elections 2.0' during the conference.
Marc Rotenberg
Executive Director at Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC)
Marc Rotenberg moderated the panel 'The National Surveillance State and the Next Administration' at the conference.
Mike Godwin
Mike Godwin presented 'Constitutional Law in Cyberspace' during the conference.
Rebecca Mercuri
Rebecca Mercuri was a panelist on 'Towards Trustworthy e-Voting: An Open Source Approach?' at the conference.
Robert Ellis Smith
Robert Ellis Smith led the tutorial 'A Short History of Privacy' at the conference.
Scott Spetka
Scott Spetka led the tutorial 'Maintaining Privacy While Accessing On-line Information' at the conference.
Event Details
- Date
- May 20-23, 2008
- 4 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 New Haven, United States
- Omni Hotel
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Technologists, legal professionals, policymakers, activists