15th Conference on Computers, Freedom and Privacy: Panopticon
Abstract
Purpose
Contributions describing the 15th Conference on Computers, Freedom and Privacy: Panopticon, covering selective highlights of papers, presentations and the overall context of this meeting.
Design/methodology/approach
Observations and descriptions of key themes and ideas that were presented in a conference framework.
Findings
Significant participation at this conference.
Originality/value
This is the primary forum for the exploration of issues and challenges relating to the internet and freedom today, focusing on the impact that emerging surveillance societies have on the net and individuals particularly in light of the data mining and data sharing of personal information, combined with and the close partnership between corporations and government.
Research limitations/implications
How problems and issues are resolved by others and realizing that the power of sharing information is greatest when solutions are creative and openly shared.
Practical implications
Good to share information and network with colleagues on issues relating to privacy.
Keywords
Citation
Glover, B., Owen, E. and Storm, P. (2005), "15th Conference on Computers, Freedom and Privacy: Panopticon", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 22 No. 8, pp. 4-8. https://doi.org/10.1108/07419050510633862
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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