Michael Fertik to be Keynote Speaker at Future of Privacy Forum Data Privacy Day Presentation

Did you know that tomorrow, January 28th, is National Data Privacy Day? It’s true! Data Privacy Day is a time for web users the world over to consider issues related information privacy online and ask questions about how they can help make the Internet a safer and more secure place.

Here at ReputationDefender, CEO Michael Fertik is showing our leadership in the area of Internet privacy by serving as the keynote speaker for a special Data Privacy Day event sponsored by Microsoft and hosted by the Future of Privacy Forum. The Future of Privacy Forum is a Washington, D.C.-based think tank that seeks to advance responsible data practices.

Joining Michael for the event will be a host of Internet experts, including:

Marsali Hancock, President of the Internet Keep Safe Coalition (iKeepSafe)

Jim Harper, Director of Information Policy Studies at The CATO Institute

Brendon Lynch, Senior Director of Privacy Strategy for Microsoft’s Trustworthy Computing Group

Nat Wood, Assistant Director of Consumer & Business Education for the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection

Jules Polotnesky, Co-chair and Director of the Future of Privacy Forum

If you live or work in the Washington, D.C. area, we encourage you to attend the discussion and offer your own perspective on Internet privacy and consumer protection issues. The event will run from 10:00am-1:00pm at the Newseum – Knight Conference Center at 555 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest in Washington, D.C.