I am editting a special issue of the Bulletin of Science, Technology, and Society, with a focus on Privacy and Technology. The deadline for abstracts is March 30th, and the call for papers is included, in full, below this message. I would be very interested in receiving submissions from a library/information science perspective. See the attached call for details, and feel free to pass this information on to others who might be interested. Jacquelyn Burkell, FIMS, UWO _______________________________________________ The Bulletin of Science, Technology, and Society invites submissions for a special issue dealing with the relationship between privacy and technology. Possible themes include (but are not limited to): The changing face of privacy: Privacy-enhancing or privacy-compromising aspects of technology; technology and surveillance; the meaning of privacy in the technological context. Perceptions and expectations of privacy in the technologically-mediated world: Influence of technology on our understanding of privacy; changing privacy attitudes as a result of technological innovation; privacy concerns arising as a result of technological innovation; expectations and assumptions regarding surveillance. Public understanding of privacy-enhancing and privacy-compromising technologies: Conceptions of new technologies and their influence on privacy; representations of privacy and privacy-related technologies in the media; public concerns about privacy and technology. Regulatory and legal implications of privacy-enhancing or privacy-reducing technologies: Consent and information disclosure; data aggregation and anonymization; regulatory frameworks for new technologies; data mining and transaction logging. Big-picture issues: Interactions between privacy-related technologies and others; positive and negative synergies; overall influences on human life and society. Please note that a future issue is planned on technology and surveillance. We recognize that the boundary is fuzzy between technology and privacy on the one hand, and technology and surveillance on the other hand; and potential authors should keep this in mind. Prospective authors are asked to submit an abstract of no more than 300 words to the guest editor, Dr. Jacquelyn Burkell, by March 30, 2007. Authors will be notified within 2 weeks whether their proposals are suitable for the special issue. Full papers must be submitted electronically to Dr. Burkell no later than July 15, 2007. Papers should be limited to 25 pages (double spaced) including references, though longer papers may be considered if the topic is particularly important and appropriate treatment requires additional length. The special issue is to appear early in 2008. Dr. Jacquelyn Burkell, Associate Professor Faculty of Information and Media Studies The University of Western Ontario London, Ontario Phone: 519-661-2111 ext 88506 Fax: 519-661-3506