Today's "site of the day" is Privacy.org - The Source for News, Information, and Action, which is a joint venture of the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) and Privacy International. The Privacy.Org site brings together the latest news stories that touch on privacy issues and provides convenient links to resources related to both online and offline privacy.
From the "about us" page
Privacy.Org is the site for daily news, information, and initiatives on privacy. This web page is a joint project of the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) and Privacy International.
What is the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC)?
EPIC is a public interest research center in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1994 to focus public attention on emerging civil liberties issues and to protect privacy, the First Amendment, and constitutional values
What is Privacy International (PI)?
Privacy International is a human rights group formed in 1990 as a watchdog on surveillance by governments and corporations. PI is based in London, England, and has an office in Washington, D.C. PI has conducted campaigns throughout the world on issues ranging from wiretapping and national security activities, to ID cards, video surveillance, data matching, police information systems, and medical privacy.
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