[LINK] Australian 'Big Bother Awards' 2009 - BBA2009

[Jan Whitaker]

Dear Linkers,

I'm writing to you on behalf of the Australian Privacy Foundation.

We're seeking your support to promote this year's Big Brother Awards.

Privacy breaches in Australia continue to be a major concern. One of 
the aims of the Australian Privacy Foundation  is to focus public 
attention on emerging issues and technologies that pose a threat to 
the freedom and privacy of Australians. The Big Brother Awards name 
and shame those that threaten privacy, and recognise privacy protectors.

We invite you to pass the following announcement on to relevant 
colleagues, members and mailing-lists.

Nominations for the 2009 Big Brother Awards are now open.

The Orwells name and shame organizations, technologies and people 
that have invaded or threaten to invade privacy.

The Smiths (Orwell's '1984' hero who opposed Big Brother) acknowledge 
people who protect us from privacy invasions.

We invite nominations for the Orwells and the Smiths. Details about 
how to nominate are set out on http://www.privacy.org.au/bba. 
Nominations close on 11 October 2009.

The Orwell Awards for this year are for the Categories of:
1. Worst Corporate Invader - for a corporation that has shown a 
blatant disregard for privacy.
2. Worst Public Agency or Official - for a government agency or 
official that has shown a blatant disregard for privacy.
3. Most Invasive Technology - for a technology that is particularly 
privacy invasive.
4. Boot in the Mouth - for the 'best' (most appalling!) quote on a 
privacy-related topic.

The Smith Awards are for the Categories of:
1. Best Privacy Guardian - for a meritorious act of privacy 
protection or defence.
2. Lifetime Achievement -  for outstanding services to privacy protection.

This year, for the first time, the public will be invited to vote for 
the winners of the 4 Orwells and the 2 Smiths at the BBA2009 Awards 
held concurrently in pubs in at least Sydney and Canberra. Details of 
the venues will be available after nominations close.

Thanks for your assistance!
Jan


Jan Whitaker, Treasurer and Board Member
Australian Privacy Foundation
E-mail: <mailto:jwhit at janwhitaker.com>jwhit at janwhitaker.com
APF Web site: <http://www.privacy.org.au/>http://www.privacy.org.au