Privacy in the Age of AT&T, Google and the NSA

Date: Saturday, June 7th
Time: 11:30am to 1:00pm
Room: Auditorium 1
Track: Media and Democracy: The Next Frontier
Session Type: panel

While cell phones and computers help millions stay in touch with friends, family and colleagues, new technology can also open a back door to spying by the government. Meanwhile, companies are mining user data for commercial purposes, often without our consent or knowledge. Policies have yet to address the need for better privacy protections in the digital age. This panel will discuss new threats to our privacy rights and what can be done to stop the snooping.

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Update: Christy Hardin Smith

Christy Hardin Smith is unable to attend the National Conference for Media Reform. Marcy Wheeler will be appearing in her place on this panel.

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