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CDT Emphasizes Importance of Anonymity and Diversity in Government E-Authentication - In comments submitted to the General Services Administration on draft guidelines to be used in online interactions with the federal government, CDT commended the agency for stressing the importance of anonymity in some transactions with the government. However, CDT asked the agency to expand on cases when authentication may not be necessary at all, to better ensure anonymity. CDT also stressed the ongoing importance of a diversity of authentication services to promote privacy, security and a marketplace for multiple solutions. Further information on the government's E-Authentication guidance is expected from the National Institute of Standards and Technology in the coming weeks.
August 12, 2003
Federal Government Releases Draft Authentication Guidelines - The General Services Administration has released draft guidelines for authentication services to be used in certain online interactions with the federal government. Authentication can involve everything from passwords to biometrics. The issue of online authentication has many implications for privacy and security. For example, it may affect whether citizens can communicate with the government anonymously. It can also facilitate linking of data from online interactions. Comments on the draft federal policy are due August 11. CDT is reviewing the proposal to determine whether it is consistent with the authentication privacy principles released in May of this year by a working group convened by CDT. July 11, 2003
Authentication Privacy Principles Working Group Releases Interim Report - A working group comprised of CDT, other consumer groups, privacy experts and leading Internet companies released consensus Privacy Principles intended to guide the development of authentication systems for consumer-initiated transactions and government services. The Authentication Privacy Principles address issues such as notice, user control, marketplace diversity, collection limitation, and accountability. more May 14, 2003
EU Releases Guidelines on Online Authentication - The European Union Working Party on Data Protection has issued new privacy guidance for the use and implementation of online authentication systems. The guidance takes a specific look at some existing technologies, such as Microsoft's Passport system, and standards, such as the Liberty Alliance. February 5, 2003
CDT Comments on Draft Authentication Guidance for Federal Government - The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently
issued its draft guidance on the Government
Paperwork Elimination Act, a law that would expand the use of digital
signatures and authentication in the Federal Government. The proposed
guidance reflects OMB's growing understanding of the privacy issues
involved. However, CDT would like to see the Guidance move further to
ensure that agencies truly integrate privacy in their implementations of
the law. July 1, 1999
Privacy Concerns Remain Over Intel's Pentium III - Dominant chip maker Intel is moving forward with its new
Pentium III chip with an identifying serial number that could be used to
track computers across the Internet. CDT, other privacy advocates, and
security experts have objected. CDT has asked equipment manufacturers for
information about how they plan to implement the ID feature. Febuary 23, 1999
Smart Cards at the Crossroads: Authenticator or Privacy Invader? - Published in "The Smart Card: Is Your Privacy Compromised?" At Home With Consumers Volume 19/Number 3/December 1998 February 3, 1999
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