0LE

Investigating and Prosecuting Internet Crimes Against Children

 

This workshop will provide information on new techniques for investigating online crimes against children and how to work with company experts in tracking down predators and other online criminals. Numerous resources will be provided free of charge.

Robin Sax, Deputy District Attorney, County of Los Angeles

 

1A

Internet Safety Program Demos (for Parents, Educators, PTA)

 

This workshop will provide a review of three nationally recognized Internet safety programs. This is an opportunity to learn about key program features and determine which one might best serve your children, students, or community.

Laurie Nathan, NetSmartz
Denny Shaw, i-SAFE
Judi Westberg Warren, Web Wise Kids

1B

Privacy Practices for Preventing Medical Identity Theft (for Health Care Providers, Plans)

 

Recent studies have found that medical identity theft is a crime that can cause great harm to patients, practitioners, and insurers. This workshop will present a picture of what is known about the crime and will describe practices that providers and plans are using to detect, prevent, and respond to it.

Sharon Anolik, Blue Shield
Pam Dixon, World Privacy Forum

1C

Protecting Card Data: PCI Data Security Standard (for Business and Government)*

 

Large breaches of credit and debit card data at major retailers have focused the attention of the public on how retailers and other organizations secure – or don’t secure – this data. Learn about the "digital doze"” requirements that merchants, state agencies and other organizations that accept payment cards must follow.

Kieran Norton, Deloitte

 

1D

Safe Social Networking Practices (for Parents, Educators)

 

When your children run home from school and log on to the computer, chances are they’re visiting one of the many social networking sites. Sites such as MySpace, Facebook and Xanga have become the coolest places to hang out for this tech-savvy generation. This workshop will provide an overview of how social networking sites work, and how your child can take part safely.

Simrin Mangat, MySpace
Nancy Willard, Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use

1E

Your Patient Privacy Rights (for Consumers)

 

Consumers have privacy rights in relation to their medical information. This workshop will describe those rights and will also provide information on new offerings such as online personal health records.

Linda Ackerman, PrivacyActivism
Beth Givens, Privacy Rights Clearinghouse

1LE

Recognizing Counterfeit California Driver Licenses

 

The California Driver License and Identification Cards issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are the primary items of identification used by Californians. Law Enforcement, financial institutions, and merchants rely heavily upon the accuracy and integrity of the Department's records. The fraudulent and criminal use of false identification has become both a national security risk and also a multi-billion dollar national fraud problem. This workshop will provide law enforcement personnel with the knowledge and tools necessary to identify the characteristics and security features of valid driver licenses and identification cards, the ability to detect counterfeit cards, and will provide guidance in investigative procedures and the criminal prosecution of violators.

Mary Bienko, DMV
Theodora Claudio, DMV

 

2A

Privacy Breach Response: A Table-Top Exercise (for Business and Government)*

 

Stolen laptops, lost back-up tapes, and hacked databases make headlines that companies and agencies would rather not see. Is your breach response plan up to snuff? Learn from experienced consultants in a tabletop that simulates a real incident.

Ravi Inthiran, Deloitte

 

2B

Protecting Card Data: PCI Data Security Standard (for Business and Government)*

 

2C

Protecting Your Computer from Viruses, Hackers and Spies (for Consumers)

 

Protecting your privacy online begins at home. Learn to use appropriate safety measures to protect your computer and your personal information from viruses, spyware and other evolving threats.

Brian Zwit, AOL

2D

Protecting Privacy on Campus: Identity Theft Prevention for College Students (for Consumers, Higher Ed)

 

Surveys show that 18-to-24-year olds are the most likely to become victims of identity theft. Yet college students may undervalue the risks they face and not know how to manage their personal information wisely. This workshop will provide tips for college students and ideas for educators on how to build identity theft protection training into existing campus programs.

Debra Castanon, California Office of Privacy Protection
Jackie Reynolds, UCLA

2E

Top 10 Tips for Identity Theft Protection (for Consumers)*

 

Learn what you can do to protect yourself from the crime that victimized more than eight million people in 2006. You will get tips on ways to protect your personal information in your home, in the mall, and in cyberspace.

Mari Frank, Attorney and Author of Safeguard Your Identity

 

2F

What Do Kids Do Online? Music, Gaming and More (Parents, Educators, PTA)

 

Have you wondered what your kids could be doing on the computer for so long? This workshop will provide answers to that question. They’re doing everything from playing games to downloading music and watching movies. You’ll get information on how to help your kids enjoy what the Internet has to offer in a safe and legal manner.

Joel Flatow, Recording Industry of America
Jennifer O'Reilly, Entertainment Software Association

3A

Education for Internet Safety: Assembly in a Box (for Educators, PTA)

 

Internet use has become an integral part of our education system and as such, schools must use new ways to promote online safety. In this workshop attendees will learn what schools are currently doing, what the future holds, and the latest simple methods for bringing Internet safety into the school.

Eric Clare, Children's Way
Denny Shaw, i-SAFE

3B

Common Sense Practices for Protecting Children Online (for Parents)

 

As parents we are not able to protect our children every minute of the day, and so we must give them the tools they need to make good decisions. This workshop will teach common sense practices the whole family can use in the online world.

Rebecca Randall, Common Sense Media

3C

Privacy Breach Response: A Table-Top Exercise (for Business and Government)*

 

3D

Recognizing Counterfeit California Driver Licenses at the Point of Sale (for Retailers and Financial Institutions)

 

The California Driver License and Identification Cards issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are the primary items of identification used by Californians. Law Enforcement, financial institutions, and merchants rely heavily upon the accuracy and integrity of the Department's records. The fraudulent and criminal use of false identification has become both a national security risk and also a multi-billion dollar national fraud problem. This workshop will provide financial institutions and merchants with the basic knowledge needed to detect possible counterfeit driver licenses and identification cards and guidance and recommended actions when confronted with a possible counterfeit document. The workshop will assist financial institutions and merchants in enhancing information security and protection against fraudulent activities.

Mary Bienko, DMV
Theodora Claudio, DMV

3E

Top 10 Tips for Identity Theft Protection (for Consumers)*

 

Debra Castanon, California Office of Privacy Protection

 

3LE

Law Enforcement Workshop: Investigating and Prosecuting Identity Theft (Advanced Topics)

 

Learn from the experts: techniques for investigating and prosecuting identity theft, including bail issues and collecting and presenting online evidence. Resources provided include ID Theft Reference Manual for California Law Enforcement, and High Technology Crime: Email and Internet Chat Prosecutor/Investigator Resource, both on CD ROM.

Jonathan Fairtlough, Deputy District Attorney, County of Los Angeles
Joanne McNabb, California Office of Privacy Protection