I propose myself as the Moderator of this newsgroup. Internet mailing list. The telecom-priv mailling list will be folded into this newsgroup. The discussion will center around the effect of techology upon privacy. All to often technology is way ahead of the law and society as it presents us with new devices and applications.
Technology can enhance and detract from privacy.
For example Cryptologic methods can enhance privacy but sophisicated microphones can detract from it. The advent of mailing lists has now reach an extremely high level. Consider the Social Security Number. Video as well as Photographic information can be forged. A possible topic of conversation on this issue is the taping by a neighbor of a couple having sex in their own apartment in Florida.