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Projects

 

Communications Privacy

The World Privacy Forum is working on several projects that focus on different aspects of email privacy.

  • Web email privacy: 31 Privacy and Civil Liberties Organizations Urge Google to Suspend Gmail and Address Privacy Concerns...April 6, 2004 -- Thirty one privacy and civil liberties organizations have signed a letter urging Google to suspend its Gmail service until the privacy issues are adequately addressed. The letter also requests that Google clarify its written information policies regarding data retention and data sharing among its business units. Download Letter PDF
  • Wiretap law: June 9, 2004 Califonia AG Bill Lockyer has send a letter to EPIC, PRC, and WPF regarding Gmail and California's two-way consent requirement in its wiretapping laws. Lockyer wrote in a response dated June 4: "The potential exposure of Gmail users to liability for violation of Penal Code section 631 is of particular concern, as are the rights of those who are not subscribers to Gmail but who send e-mail to those who are." Download Letter PDF.

 

Workplace Privacy Project

A long-term project relating to job applicant privacy, workplace privacy, and related issues. Project Gateway Page.

 

Databases

The WHOIS database contains registry data for individuals and companies that have registered domain names. Many individuals who have registered domain names and who have put accurate information in the registry do not realize that this information is available to the public, and is used by marketing companies. The WPF supports creating a tiered access system to WHOIS data that will protect domain registrants' sensitive personal information.

 

RFID

The World Privacy Forum is conducting a study on RFID as it is currently implemented in a variety of settings.

Internet Privacy

Current WPF work relating to Internet privacy focuses on the role of Internet advertising.