The Century Foundation Publications: A Little Knowledge: Privacy, Security, and Public Information after September 11

A Little Knowledge: Privacy, Security, and Public Information after September 11

Peter M. Shane, John Podesta, Richard C. Leone, The Century Foundation, 6/25/2004

Drawn from the proceedings of the "Security, Technology, and Privacy" conference, A Little Knowledge looks at the different ways public security and the individual’s right to privacy have been placed at odds after September 11. Chapters address such specific topics as how tightening security and limiting communication can harm American participation in the international scientific community; how restricting public access to information can result in a nation of uninformed and unengaged citizens; and how American data security and privacy practices compare with those of other nations. Cosponsored by Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz School and the Georgetown University Law Center. Featuring John Podesta on "Governing in Secret"; Alice P. Gast on restricting the flow of scientific information; Baruch Fischhoff on disclosing risks; Victor W. Weedn on government risk communications; George Duncan on optimizing privacy and utility in the management of online databases; Joel R. Reidenberg on international approaches to privacy; Sally Katzen on public information rights; and Peter M. Shane on the new technologies and democratic empowerment.

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Chapter1: Introduction
Peter M. Shane, John Podesta, and Richard C. Leone
Chapter 2: Need to Know Governing in Secret
John Podesta
Chapter 3: The Impact on Science and Technology of Restricting Information Access
Alice P. Gast
Chapter 4: Realistic Risk Disclosure in Newly Normal Times
Baruch Fischoff
Chapter 5: Public Information and Risk Communication in Times of Crisis
Victor W. Weedn
Chapter 6: Exploring the Tension Between Privacy and the Social Benefits of Government Databases
George T. Duncan
Chapter 7: International Approaches to Public and Private Sector Data Privacy and Security
Joel R. Reidenberg
Chapter 8: Do New Technologies Support a Broadening of Information Rights?
Sally Katzen
Chapter 9: Public Information, Technology, and Democratic Empowerment
Peter M. Shane
Notes
Index
Authors

Visit the Web site of the "Security, Technology and Privacy: Shaping a 21st Century Public Information Policy" conference.

Edition: Paper ISBN: 0870784870 Pages: 159
Price: $14.95

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