Approaches to Privacy and Security in Computer Systems: Proceedings of a Conference Held at the National Bureau of Standards March 4-5, 1974

This publication summarizes and contains the proceedings of a conference held at the National Bureau of Standards on March 4-5, 1974 to continue the dialog in search of ways to protect confidential information in computer systems. Proposals are presented for meeting governmental needs in... See full abstract

This publication summarizes and contains the proceedings of a conference held at the National Bureau of Standards on March 4-5, 1974 to continue the dialog in search of ways to protect confidential information in computer systems. Proposals are presented for meeting governmental needs in safeguarding individual privacy and data confidentiality that were identified at a conference held in November 1973. Among the proposals are the enactment of privacy legislation, improved computer system architecture and access controls, information and security management guidelines and the development of a systematic, balanced approach to system security. The proposals were presented by legislators, citizens, computer industry associations and companies, professional societies, and public interest groups.
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