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Phil Zimmermann,
Zfone
Philip R. Zimmermann, technology visionary and internet folk hero, says “it is sometimes better to...
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Philip R. Zimmermann, technology visionary and internet folk hero, says “it is sometimes better to take direct action to change unjust laws”. He is an encryption guru and privacy innovator who has made huge personal sacrifices to create technology that protects people around the world. Phil is the creator of Pretty Good Privacy, an email encryption software package. Originally designed as a human rights tool, PGP was published for free on the Internet in 1991. This made Zimmermann the target of a three-year criminal investigation because the government held that US export restrictions for cryptographic software were violated when PGP spread worldwide. Despite the lack of funding, the lack of any paid staff, the lack of a company to stand behind it, and despite government persecution, PGP nonetheless became the most widely used email encryption software in the world.
Phil has recently focused on launching a secure VoIP protocol that allows people to make encrypted phone calls over the internet. He will discuss why encrypted phone calls are the next evolution in privacy, why easily wiretapped, unsecure VoIP is bad for society and good for organized crime, and how a secure VoIP protocol will protect the criminal justice system. Other topics include the effects of pervasive surveillance technology on democratic institutions and the future of consumer authentication.
Government and Technology Cryptography, Philip Zimmermann, Privacy
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Teresa Caro,
Razorfish
Consumers expect an exceptional experience, they demand it. They want to be rewarded and to feel val...
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Consumers expect an exceptional experience, they demand it. They want to be rewarded and to feel valued by the brands to which they are loyal. Yet, they delete cookies, lie on surveys/preferences pages, and accuse platforms like Facebook of invasion of privacy. The thing is, without this knowledge, brands cannot create exceptional experiences and reward their best customers. So, where is the disconnect? Value. Digital brands like Amazon and Netflix and traditional brands like Ritz Carlton have based their business model on collecting all sorts of data and creating personalized experiences. They overtly collect information and they show a valuable experience in every single engagement. Consumers want them to invade their privacy because it benefits them – how can you get this type of access with your customers?
Online Relationships Loyalty, personalization, Privacy
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Loren Davie,
saaspire
As consumers we want marketing communications to be relevant to us, and yet at the same time we don'...
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As consumers we want marketing communications to be relevant to us, and yet at the same time we don't want to surrender control of our information and identities. What are solutions for balancing privacy concerns against personalized marketing online? Is there an implied social contract between consumer and marketer? Or is it a free-for-all?
This panel will look at technical, social and business concerns where privacy and personalization intersect.
Social Issues ecommerce, personalization, Privacy
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Aspen Baker,
Exhale
Openness is a barrier for sharing sensitive, personal issues online because people need privacy and ...
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Openness is a barrier for sharing sensitive, personal issues online because people need privacy and control, but when it comes to social change, personal stories are often the linchpin needed to shift public debate. So, what’s an advocacy organization to do? Organizations and individuals are facing tough challenges in our new super-public-environments as they seek to partner and share critical, game-changing stories in ways that protect against stigma, judgment, and public shaming and contribute to the greater good. The panelists will explore the lessons to be gleaned from their own profound experiences of gathering and sharing both their stories (about abortion and cancer) and the stories of previously silenced and neglected communities (such as the homeless). You will leave this workshop with new ideas about stories and the ethics of storytelling that will strengthen your communications strategies and support your advocacy efforts
Social Issues ethics, Privacy, storytelling
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Karen Reilly,
The Tor Project
The buzz about tech tools for non-profits can give people concerned about privacy a headache. Safety...
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The buzz about tech tools for non-profits can give people concerned about privacy a headache. Safety is rarely discussed, even for applications that broadcast your location. Should you even think about using that new killer app? What happens when a useful platform’s privacy policies get watered down?
Are you concerned about collecting home addresses, mobile numbers, email addresses, and demographic information? Does your organization have an opt-out button somewhere, or can your supporters expect to be rewarded for their donations with junk mail? Privacy is not just an obligation for corporations; it should be on the minds of people collecting data for a cause, too.
What happens when your group becomes a target? Domestic violence and reproductive health activists get it, but what about everyone else? How safe is your list of supporters? They may not be in countries where support for certain causes is grounds for arrest, but going against the grain can still have consequences.
Do you want to do something for activists from the safety of your computer desk? What can you do to protect the privacy of bloggers in your country and abroad? We will discuss the ways that technology can become a tool to protect privacy instead of a tool for privacy invaders.
Non-Profits advocacy, Privacy, Social Networks
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