Computers, Freedom and Privacy Conference 2002

The Computers, Freedom and Privacy Conference (CFP) is an annual event that brings together experts, advocates, and interested individuals from diverse fields to discuss the impact of computer and telecommunications technologies on freedom and privacy in society. Founded in 1991 by computer pioneer Jim Warren, CFP serves as a balanced public forum addressing these critical issues.

The 2002 conference, held from April 16 to 19 at the Cathedral Hill Hotel in San Francisco, California, covered a wide range of topics, including consumer privacy, broadband issues, wireless privacy and security, the digital divide, critical infrastructure concerns, public records, content filtering, ICANN, and accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The event featured seminars with notable speakers such as California Attorney General Bill Lockyer, U.S. Federal Trade Commission Chairman Timothy Muris, author James Bamford, John Perry Barlow, State Senator Jackie Speier, and author Bruce Sterling.

Attendees had opportunities to engage in networking sessions, participate in the expo hall, and attend notable presentations. The conference also hosted unaffiliated concurrent events, including the Privacy Enhancing Technologies Workshop, the Electronic Frontier Foundation's Pioneer Awards, Privacy International's U.S. Big Brother Awards, and Stanford Law & Technology Association's "Digital Landscapes: Redrawing the Boundaries in Entertainment, Media, and the Law."

CFP is ideal for professionals from computer science, law, business, research, information and library science, health, public policy, government, law enforcement, public advocacy, and related fields. The conference provides a platform to explore and discuss the evolving challenges and opportunities at the intersection of technology, freedom, and privacy.