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An Overview of International Cyber-Security Awareness Raising and Educational Initiatives (2011)

France – Campaign 5 – National Commission for Computer and Freedom

Commission Nationale Informatique et Libertés is an independent administrative authority promoting respect for privacy and freedom on the Internet.

 

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Campaign Name:

CNIL

Organisation:

CNIL – Commission Nationale Informatique et Libertés (National commission for Computer and Freedom)

It is an administrative independent authority that controls the respect of privacy and freedom on internet.

Main URL:

http://www.cnil.fr

Dates:

Not available

Costs:

Not available

Topics covered:

Topics related to fraud:

– Spam

– Phishing

– Personal data

– Passwords

– Secure local networks (Wi-Fi)

Target Audience:

General public and companies

Methodology:

– Working sheets

– Guides

– Legal information by phone

– The institution has facebook, twitter and dailymotion pages. Videos explaining the risks of giving personal information on internet for example can be found on the dailymotion page.

Evaluation:

Not found

Sources:

1. La CNIL (composition, formation, aims) <http://www.cnil.fr/la-cnil/> (accessed 20 June 2010).

2. Also see a Who Are We Synopsis at <http://www.cnil.fr/la-cnil/qui-sommes-nous/>.