Wednesday, Nov 8
WHO: Internet Society of New York "The Internet Privacy Wars"
WHAT: A panel discussion with decision makers on the future of WHOIS policy Event is Free
WHERE: Jefferson Market Library 425 Sixth Ave at Tenth St
WHEN: 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
HOW: RSVP:
DETAILS: The WHOIS database contains information on the owners of Internet domains. The domain owner's contact details, such as address and phone number, are made easily accessible to anyone --including stalkers and identity thieves.

The quesion of how much personal information should be publicly available in the WHOIS database pits privacy issues against the needs of law enforcement and against intellectual property concens.

The future of Internet privacy rights may well depend upon the consensus reached by these panelists and their decision making peers. We welome you to a lively discussion with opportunity for public comment.