Date: Wed, 14 Apr 1999 12:23:48 -0600 (MDT)
From: cult hero <jericho@dimensional.com>
To: InfoSec News <isn@repsec.com>
Subject: [ISN] Smart Card Forum Privacy Symposium 


Forwarded From: "Jay D. Dyson" <jdyson@techreports.jpl.nasa.gov>
Originally From: "Deborah Volk" <dvolk@smartcardforum.org>

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.

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Thank you for your time,
Sincerely,
Deborah Volk


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