Discusses the role of the US, European Union and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development in formulating legal policy, and the legal position regarding digital signatures, certificate authorities and trusted third parties, and the issue of data protection. International instruments in the field of data protection such as UN and OECD guidelines are outlined, and full text of related studies is given. 19990312 Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Official information from the body responsible for implementing the Data Protection Act 1998 and influencing national and international thinking on privacy and personal information. Includes data protection guidelines, guidance notes, news, and specialist papers. 20001206 Online Privacy Alliance Offers answers to privacy related questions, news items, and links to additional resources.
Material is aimed at business, consumers, and children.
20000728 Privacy Exchange Resources including a news service and a legal library offering information on national data protection laws, regulations, standards and practices for businesses around the world concerned about handling trans-border communication. Features an exchange forum for international dialogue on consumer services and privacy protection. Provides access to full text speeches and testimony, related privacy resources, and factsheets on topics such as wireless communications, junk mail, eavesdropping, and credit card payment. 19990312 QuickLinks Set of links to news items about legal and regulatory aspects of Internet and the information society, particularly those relating to information content, market and technology. Covers topics such as computer crime, consumer protection, Internet access and use, and protection of minors.