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12.16. Where can I find more information about privacy and anonymity on the Net?

The two best resources are the "Anonymity on the Internet" FAQ (which I mentioned earlier) and the "Privacy and Anonymity FAQ". Despite their similar names, these two documents are very different and are both worthwhile reading.

The Anonymity on the Internet FAQ is filled with information, primarily about anonymous remailers. It is available via anonymous FTP.

rtfm.mit.edu:/pub/usenet/news.answers/net-anonymity/*
The Privacy & Anonymity FAQ is a lengthy document (weighing in at about 60 printed pages) covering broader aspects of privacy in Cyberspace. This one should he required reading, right up there with "1984". Topics include It can be obtained via anonymous FTP from
rtfm.mit.edu:/pub/usenet/news.answers/net-privacy/*
It is also posted to the Usenet newsgroups news.answers, sci.answers, and alt.answers every 21 days.

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