1997-1999: The Birth and Adolescence of P3P

Generalized the problem of computer mediated agreements in the new context of web site privacy practices.

Designing a Social Protocol: Lessons Learned from the Platform for Privacy Preferences.

• Mechanism not policy: unlike Robert Mose's bridges.
• Complexity: simplicity versus sophistication and the solution of "recommended settings" (i.e. defaults).

Eskimo Snow and Scottish Rain: Legal Considerations of Schema Design

• Syntax, Semantics, and Protocol State
• Political Consensus in Schema Design

  When developing the P3P vocabulary both marketers and regulators might oppose a term for difference reasons! Marketers don't want to be compelled to disclose their practice (e.g., indefinite retention); regulators don't want it to appear that the option is legal within their jurisdiction (e.g., law requires that data be disposed of).

• Computer Agreements and Contract Law

  What is necessary for a complete and final agreement, devoid of mistake and impossibility? What of the "hidden drafter" (GUI designer)?