My Privacy: Safely Navigating Life Online January 28, 2009

On the evening of Wednesday, January 28, in support of the second annual Data Privacy Day, Microsoft will host a free, public, interactive event around online privacy concerns, guidance and solutions.

As our online world evolves, the risks to and feelings about individual privacy also changes. Microsoft believes it is important for different constituencies to share their understanding of privacy concerns to ensure that Internet users from all walks of life are educated and aware of the available privacy choices.

The event will begin with the presentation of a brief documentary based on the findings from a recent focus group study that included three different age groups discussing their feelings about online privacy. Issues like cyberbullying, identity theft, online reputation management, and targeted online advertising all play a role in the everyday choices and challenges the focus group participants face. Following the documentary, a moderator will host a lively panel discussion, where industry experts, including Joanne McNabb from the California State Department and Jim Dempsey of the Center for Democracy and Technology, will provide their point of view on online privacy. The event will be open to the public, and all are welcome to take part in the discussion.

Official Website: http://www.microsoft.com/security/privacy/