ADVISORY/Americans Concerned About Online Privacy.

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ADVISORY...

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 13, 2000

TOPIC: A growing number of Americans are reportedly becoming fearful about privacy on the Internet, according to a study published by the Internet Policy Institute. In a recent report by CNN.com, about 90 million Americans use the Internet regularly, and many of them give up personal and financial information on the Web. However, the report alleges that more protection is needed on the Internet.

EXPERTS: ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts to comment on this story:

Mr. David Murphy, President of Tecumseh Group, Inc., has expertise in establishing confidential Internet locations where professionals (http://www.tek-tips.com Tek-Tips Forums for computer professionals) can interact without intrusion from marketers and recruiters. At the same time, he has developed unique marketing programs that protect the confidentiality of Internet forum members. 248/355-5700 [e-mail]

Mr. David J. Simon, President of We-Comply, Inc., is a licensed attorney and an author and provider of online corporate-training programs in the area of e-mail monitoring by employers, employee privacy for use of e-mail and Internet access in the workplace, and related subjects. 914/244-3175 [e-mail]

Ms. Lauren Hall, SIIA executive vice president, government affairs, Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), conducts nationwide seminars on online privacy issues, and represents SIIA on policy discussions relating to privacy and encryption issues. 202/452-1600, ext. 313 [e-mail]

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