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 Parry Aftab was one of the first lawyers to practice Internet law when she began practicing in the field shortly after the Web was launched. Known for her ability to foster compromise and find solutions, she quickly became a leader in the emerging area of Internet law and policy. She also formed networks of professionals and founded AOL's Legal Discussions as well as Court TV Law Center's Legal Helpline, providing legal information and education to thousands of lawyers, consumers, and businesses, worldwide.
She was one of the first to recognize the privacy and security issues that were beginning to emerge in employment-technology and online data-collection areas.
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| Both in InformationWeek and various other media and news reports, Parry Aftab has been named the person who really understands what children are doing online. While her non-profit organization has opposed the broad reading of the 512h subpoena and has joined as an amicus in the Verizon vs. RIAA litigation in Washington, D.C. and in California, Parry recognizes that parents need to understand the law and the risks of their children's online activities. Got questions about what is legal and what our kids are doing in connection with music downloads? Parry answers your most frequent questions. Read her Today Show featured "Talking to Your Children About Downloading Music -- A Parent's Guide" at WiredSafety.org. For teens with questions, visit Parry's What Teens Want to Know About Downloading Music" http://www.aftab.com/ kids_and_copyright.htm. |
While running an affiliate office of her law firm in Moscow, she became sensitized to international technology and cultural issues that would affect the Internet. This permitted her a unique perspective on international Internet law and policy. Her skills were recognized when she was appointed to head up the U.S. National Action Committee for UNESCO's Internet safety project and to The Internet Society Societal Steering Committee, to help guide societal policies for this organization, worldwide. Her books for parents about online safety have been adapted for worldwide use, and translated into several languages. They are considered the leading resource for children's Internet safety and privacy issues.
Often called the "Kids Internet Lawyer" for her work with the children's Internet industry, her vocation and avocation joined forces when she became actively involved in children's Internet safety and privacy issues. But her expertise isn't limited to children. While working closely with regulators, such as the Federal Trade Commission and the Singapore Broadcasting Authority, she was able to help frame practical solutions to regulatory problems. Her practical and commonsense approach has helped many clients navigate the treacherous waters of Internet regulations and still meet their business goals. And her credibility and reputation have aided many clients when they needed it most.
Worldwide, law-enforcement agencies seek her help and work closely with her in cybercrime prevention, cyberterrorism, law enforcement, and security matters. She has been appointed to the Home Office Cybercrime Task Forces, in the United Kingdom. The Internet safety group she founded and heads, WiredSafety, has been featured in many publications, such as "Reader's Digest" and "TV Guide," and under its prior name, the group received the prestigious 1998 President's Service Award from the White House for its work in Internet safety.
In addition to her contributions to InformationWeek as The Privacy Lawyer, Parry Aftab is a regular source to major media outlets worldwide on Internet privacy, marketing, advertising, and regulatory issues, as well as children and online safety and security. She has been quoted or featured in most leading magazines and news publications. Ms. Aftab is a regular commentator on international, national, and local television news programs. Because of her long-time expertise in the field of Internet law and policy, she is often invited to testify before Capitol Hill hearings and is frequently consulted by U.S. and international governmental regulatory authorities on children's matters and overall Internet policy issues, privacy, security, and law.
She is equally at home with marketing people as with law enforcement, regulators, and techies, and is a powerful advocate for the Internet industry and companies with a Web or E-commerce presence. Parry Aftab is a privacy and security lawyer who understands the issues from the inside out. Her Website is at aftab.com
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