October 5, 2001, Hour 1: Surveilance and Privacy

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Hour One: Surveilance and Privacy

In the wake of the recent terrorist attacks, government officials are considering a range of technologies to enhance security -- from face recognition devices that would scan pictures of crowds, to email filters that would sift through intercepted messages. What's the best balance, though, between the need for security and your personal privacy? We'll talk about it.

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Guests:
Jim Dempsey

Deputy Director

Center for Democracy and Technology

Washington, DC

Frank Gaffney
President
Center for Security Policy
Washington, DC

Tom Colatosti
President and CEO
Viisage Technologies Inc.
Littleton, Massachusetts

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