<p>This will be a wide-ranging lecture covering databases, privacy, and “computer-aided investigation.” This talk will include numerous examples of investigative online resources and databases, and will include an in-depth demonstration of an actual online investigation done on a volunteer subject. Emphasis will be placed on discussing the “digital footprints” that we all leave in our daily lives, and how it is now possible for an investigator (or government agent) to determine a person’s likes and dislikes, religion, political beliefs, sexual orientation, habits, hobbies, friends, family, finances, health, and even the person’s actual physical whereabouts, solely by the use of online data and related activity. The final half hour of the talk will be devoted to Q&A.</p>
<p> <strong> Steven Rambam </strong> is the founder and CEO of Pallorium, Inc. (http://www.pallorium.com), a licensed investigative agency with offices and affiliates worldwide. Recently described by a New York newspaper as “legendary,” during the past 25 years he has closed more than 10,000 investigations including 500 homicide and “death claim” cases. Steven is perhaps best known for his pro bono activities, which have included the investigation of nearly 200 Nazi war criminals in the USA, Canada, Europe, and Australia. He has also coordinated efforts to expose terrorist groups’ fundraising activities in the United States and has coordinated investigations which resulted in the tightening of airport security in eight U.S. cities prior to 9/11. Many of his investigations involve coordination with national authorities, and he has received commendations and awards in a number of foreign locations and mention on the floors of the Canadian and Israeli Parliaments. Steven has appeared at every HOPE conference, and his “Privacy Is Dead – Get Over It” presentation has received international acclaim. </p>