Forwarded From: "Jay D. Dyson" <jdysonat_private> Originally From: "Deborah Volk" <dvolkat_private> The Smart Card Forum Announces Symposium for In-Depth Examination of Internet Security, Privacy "Enabling Privacy in a Virtual World" Features Experts in Industry, Government, Media and Consumer Advocacy WASHINGTON, D.C., April 6, 1999 -- The Smart Card Forum (SCF), a multi-industry organization working to accelerate the widespread acceptance of smart card technology, today announced an upcoming in-depth symposium that will focus on the critical issues surrounding privacy and security in the Internet era. The symposium, entitled "Enabling Privacy in a Virtual World," is open to the public and will be held on May 20, 1999 at the Monarch Hotel in Washington, D.C. The symposium will feature presentations and debate from a range of Internet experts - including representatives from major corporations involved in Internet commerce, leading developers of security technologies and electronic commerce products, as well as key government officials considering legislative, regulatory and policy issues. Educators, journalists, and consumer spokespeople concerned with issues of individual privacy in an increasingly virtual world will also add their perspective to the mix. "As companies and consumers converge on the Internet as the medium of choice for conducting business, the need to effectively and seamlessly address issues of security and privacy becomes increasingly urgent," said Donna Farmer, president and CEO of The Smart Card Forum. "In presenting 'Enabling Privacy in a Virtual World,' the Smart Card Forum continues its tradition of introducing and illuminating the leading issues of the day, and, as such, we expect media attention for the symposium to be strong." Some of the speakers that will participate in The Smart Card Forum's symposium include Representative Vern Ehlers; Marc Rotenberg of Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC); Dan Geer, Senior Strategist of CertCo; Jeff Kutler, editor of "American Banker;" Thomas A. Kalil, senior director, National Economic Council; Steve Ellis, vice president of Business Development of Intel; Steve Crocker, founder of CyberCash; Stewart Baker, partner of Steptoe & Johnson; Jerry Ashworth, editor of "Report on Smart Cards," Taher Elgamal of Kroll-O'Gara; and author Simson Garfinkel. The fee for non-members who register by April 15 is $325. After this date, the fee is $395 for non-members. Attendees may register online at www.smartcardforum.org or by calling (202) 530-5306. Member registration information and pricing structure is available on the Web site. Registration and continental breakfast will start at 7:30 a.m. on the day of the event and the program will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end with a reception for attendees from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. About The Smart Card Forum The Smart Card Forum is a non-profit, multi-industry organization of nearly 200 members working to accelerate the widespread acceptance of multiple application smart card technology by bringing together, in an open forum, leading users and technologists from both the public and private sectors. The Smart Card Forum is the leading organization for education and awareness of topical issues associated with the use and adoption of smart card systems. For more information about The Smart Card Forum, log on to the organization's Web site at www.smartcardforum.org. (30) Thank you for your time, Sincerely, Deborah Volk -o- Subscribe: mail majordomoat_private with "subscribe isn". Today's ISN Sponsor: Hacker News Network [www.hackernews.com]
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