Title :
Solutions for anonymous communication on the Internet
Author :
Claessens, Joris ; Preneel, Bart ; Vandewalle, Joos
Author_Institution :
ESAT, Katholieke Univ., Leuven, Heverlee, Belgium
Abstract :
This paper gives a short overview on the currently existing technical solutions for anonymous communication. The problem of anonymous communication is defined, and its basic solution is described. Practical solutions, mostly based on the basic scheme, are discussed. They provide anonymity to connections in general, and anonymity in specific applications, like email and the World Wide Web. The different solutions are described, and a comparison is given. Additional remarks are made with respect to anonymity revocation, U.S. export restrictions, and the performance that can be obtained
Keywords :
Internet; data privacy; information resources; Internet; US export restrictions; World Wide Web; anonymity revocation; anonymous communication; connections; e-mail; performance; Business communication; Data security; Electronic mail; Electronic voting; Humans; Internet; Law; Legal factors; Privacy; Web sites;
Conference_Titel :
Security Technology, 1999. Proceedings. IEEE 33rd Annual 1999 International Carnahan Conference on
Conference_Location :
Madrid
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5247-5
DOI :
10.1109/CCST.1999.797928
