Privacy in electronic media: Identification, authentication and anonymity in a legal context

Anita Smith; Roger Clarke

doi:10.1016/S0267-3649(00)88302-8

Privacy in electronic media: Identification, authentication and anonymity in a legal context

Anita Smith
, Roger Clarke

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This article examines the notions of identification, authentication and anonymity in a legal context. It builds on the assumption that user identification in electronic media represents a significant threat to personal privacy protection. The article considers whether the trend toward more rigorous identification and authentication has a justifiable legal basis, and if so whether enforcement of such procedures ought to take precedence over concerns for personal privacy.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	95-100
Number of pages	6
Journal	Computer Law and Security Report
Volume	16
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0267-3649(00)88302-8
Publication status	Published - 1 Apr 2000
Externally published	Yes

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