Microsoft has organized an event at the San Francisco library to debate issues around data privacy . . .

Wednesday January 28, 2009 from 4:30pm - 7:30pm

San Francisco Public Library Koret Auditorium

100 Larkin St.

San Francisco, California 94102

On the evening of Wednesday, January 28, in support of the second annual Data Privacy Day, Microsoft will host a free, public, interactive event around online privacy concerns, guidance and solutions.

As our online world evolves, the risks to and feelings about individual privacy also changes. Microsoft believes it is important for different constituencies to share their understanding of privacy concerns to ensure that Internet users from all walks of life are educated and aware of the available privacy choices.

The event will begin with the presentation of a brief documentary based on the findings from a recent focus group study that included three different age groups discussing their feelings about online privacy. Issues like cyberbullying, identity theft, online reputation management, and targeted online advertising all play a role in the everyday choices and challenges the focus group participants face. Following the documentary, a moderator will host a lively panel discussion, where industry experts, including Joanne McNabb from the California State Department and Jim Dempsey of the Center for Democracy and Technology, will provide their point of view on online privacy. The event will be open to the public, and all are welcome to take part in the discussion.

Website: http://www.microsoft.com/security/privacy/

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Panelists

Peter Cullen, Chief Privacy Strategist, Microsoft

Hemanshu Nigam, Chief Security Officer, Myspace

Jim Dempsey, Vice President for Public Policy, Center for Democracy and Technology

Joanne McNabb, Chief, California Office of Privacy Protection

Brittany Bacon, Law Student, Advisor for Teenangels

Opening Remarks

Shelly Esque, Vice President in the Legal and Corporate Affairs Group and Director of Corporate Affairs, Intel

Moderator

Maggie Shiels, Journalist, BBC News