Information Security and Privacy

APEC TEL and the OECD hosted joint workshop on malware

from 22-Apr-2007 to 23-Apr-2007

This workshop, held in Manila, Philippines, was the first part of joint work on the subject of malware being undertaken by the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Telecommunications and Information Working Group (TEL) and the OECD. Proceedings are available.

OECD Workshop on Digital Identity Management (IDM) - Trondheim, Norway

from 08-May-2007 to 09-May-2007

This workshop, organised by the OECD and hosted by the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research and Ministry of Government Administration and Reform, brought together experts from government, industry and civil society to explore the main information security and privacy issues surrounding digital identity management. Proceedings are available.

NSF/OECD Workshop “Social and Economic Factors Shaping the Future of the Internet”, Washington D.C.

on 31-Jan-2007

The NSF/OECD Workshop brought together economists, policy-makers, social scientists and technologists, to consider a broad range of factors which have relevance for the future of the Internet.

Workshop on the Future of the Internet

on 08-Mar-2006

This OECD workshop, to take place in Paris, will bring together policy-makers, leading academics, private sector organisations, and civil society organisations to discuss the trends shaping the future of the Internet, explore the various approaches –technical, regulatory, and economic– that are being taken or can be taken to create new functionality for and increased trust in the Internet,  to promote its sustained growth and adoption, and to identify opportunities for increased international cooperation on pressing issues.

OECD-APEC Workshop on Security of Information Systems and Networks - Seoul, Korea - 5-6 September 2005

from 05-Sep-2005 to 06-Sep-2005

Spyware, malware,CERTs, R&D, initiatives targeting SMEs and individuals were among the topics on which more than 120 participants and 40 speakers from both APEC and OECD membership shared information. The panel discussion helped frame future cooperation between OECD and APEC in this area.

26th International Conference on Data Protection

from 14-Sep-2004 to 16-Sep-2004

The 26th International Conference on Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners: "the Right to Privacy - the Right to Dignity" under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Poland, will be held in Wroclaw on 14-16 September 2004.

OECD Workshop on Spam - Brussels, Belgium - 2-3 February 2004

from 02-Feb-2004 to 03-Feb-2004

Hosted by the European Commission, this OECD workshop explored the growing problem of spam, with a focus on the international dimension. Over 260 participants from government, business, civil society and the media met to explore the spam phenomenon on 2-3 February 2004.

OECD Global Forum on Information Systems and Network Security: Towards a Global Culture of Security, Oslo, Norway

from 13-Oct-2003 to 14-Oct-2003

Jointly organised and hosted by the OECD and the Norwegian Government, this forum marked the completion of the first year of the revised OECD Guidelines for the Security of Information Systems and Networks, and enabled stocktaking of the progress achieved in implementing the Guidelines. 

OECD Global Forum on the Knowledge-Based Economy: Policy Frameworks for ICTs, Innovation and Human Resources

from 16-Oct-2002 to 17-Oct-2002

The Forum focused on integrating policy for knowledge-based economic growth driven by ICTs, innovation and human resources. Organised by the OECD and the Ministry of Science & Technology, Brazil, supported by the Inter-American Development Bank and the World Bank InfoDev Conference Scholarship Fund.

OECD Workshop on Information Security in a Networked World, Tokyo, 12-13 September 2001

from 12-Sep-2001 to 13-Sep-2001

The objectives of the Tokyo Workshop were to assess developments affecting information security in the Internet era and explore the roles of global stakeholders in creating a secure cyberspace environment for all users.

Privacy Online

To assist governments, businesses and individuals in promoting privacy protection online at both national and international levels.

Privacy Online: OECD Guidance on Policy and Practice

Security Guidelines

Now available for download in several languages.

OECD Guidelines for the Security of Information Systems and Networks: Towards a Culture of Security (2002)

Privacy Guidelines

Includes the "Declaration on Transborder Data Flows" and the "Ministerial Declaration on the Protection of Privacy of Global Networks".

OECD Guidelines on the Protection of Privacy and Transborder Flows of Personal Data