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BIT Discussion Group — postponed call today at 10:00 EST
by Paul Knowles 10 Sep '26

10 Sep '26

Dear all, Just a reminder that the postponed BIT Discussion Group call will take place today, September 10th, at 10:00 EST. Please use the following Zoom details to join: Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82712549524?pwd=OOhQg29sa0cOZPHm93cls0ovrbhY3a.1 Meeting ID: 827 1254 9524 Passcode: 728418 I look forward to speaking with you all later today. Best regards, Paul Chair, BIT Discussion Group [secours.ai] Paul Knowles CEO & Co-founder paul(a)secours.ai<mailto:paul@secours.ai> · secours.ai<https://secours.ai/> +39 349 119 0405

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BIT Discussion Group – Call Cancelled and Rescheduled
by Paul Knowles 03 Sep '26

03 Sep '26

Dear all, Unfortunately, due to travel commitments, I need to cancel today’s BIT Discussion Group call. We will instead hold the call one week later, on September 10th, at the same time. Apologies for the last minute change, and thank you for your understanding. I look forward to speaking with you all next week. Best regards, Paul Chair, BIT Discussion Group [secours.ai] Paul Knowles CEO & Co-founder paul(a)secours.ai<mailto:paul@secours.ai> · secours.ai<https://secours.ai/> +39 349 119 0405

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BIT-DG Monthly Meeting — Thursday June 4 — 7am PT / 10am ET / 4pm CET
by Paul Knowles 04 Jun '26

04 Jun '26

Dear BIT-DG Members, A quick reminder that our monthly meeting is today. Apologies for the late notice. Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026 Time: 7am PT / 10am ET / 4pm CET The Blinding Identity Taxonomy Discussion Group exists to develop and maintain a structured taxonomy of identity attributes that require protection from inference, disclosure, or misuse. As AI and autonomous systems become more capable of deriving sensitive characteristics from seemingly innocuous data, the BIT provides the categorical foundation for principled de-identification, privacy-preserving design, and identity governance at scale. The draft agenda is attached. A version of the attached agenda will be available on the Kantara wiki prior to the start of the call. If you haven't already done so, please make sure your GPA is completed before the meeting to formally participate and receive contributor credit: https://kantarainitiative.org/gpa-signup/ Looking forward to a productive meeting. Paul and Amanda BIT Discussion Group Paul Knowles - CEO & Chief Architect Secours.ai www.secours.ai<http://www.secours.ai/> <http://www.secours.ai/> Paul(a)secours.ai The information in this email (and any attachments) is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use or disseminate the information. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the Sender by "Reply" and permanently delete the original and any copies or printouts of this email or and any of its attachments. Any views or opinions expressed in this message are specifically those of the individual(s) and do not necessarily represent us. Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free of any virus or other defect that might affect any computer system into which it is received and opened, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free and no responsibility is accepted by our group of companies, its subsidiaries or affiliates either jointly or severally, for any loss or damage arising in any way from its use.

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BIT-DG Kickoff Meeting — Thursday May 7 — 7am PT / 10am ET / 4pm CET
by Paul Knowles 04 May '26

04 May '26

Dear BIT-DG Members, A quick reminder that our kickoff meeting is this Thursday. Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026 Time: 7am PT / 10am ET / 4pm CET The Blinding Identity Taxonomy Discussion Group exists to develop and maintain a structured taxonomy of identity attributes that require protection from inference, disclosure, or misuse. As AI and autonomous systems become more capable of deriving sensitive characteristics from seemingly innocuous data, the BIT provides the categorical foundation for principled de-identification, privacy-preserving design, and identity governance at scale. The draft agenda is available on the Kantara wiki: https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DBIT/pages/1793851393/07+May+2026… Please make sure your GPA is completed before the meeting to formally participate and receive contributor credit: https://kantarainitiative.org/gpa-signup/ Looking forward to a productive kickoff. Paul and Amanda BIT Discussion Group Paul Knowles - CEO & Chief Architect Secours.ai www.secours.ai<http://www.secours.ai/> <http://www.secours.ai/> Paul(a)secours.ai The information in this email (and any attachments) is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use or disseminate the information. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the Sender by "Reply" and permanently delete the original and any copies or printouts of this email or and any of its attachments. Any views or opinions expressed in this message are specifically those of the individual(s) and do not necessarily represent us. Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free of any virus or other defect that might affect any computer system into which it is received and opened, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free and no responsibility is accepted by our group of companies, its subsidiaries or affiliates either jointly or severally, for any loss or damage arising in any way from its use.

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Blinding Identity Taxonomy - 1st Call Scheduled, May 7, 10AM ET
by Amanda Gay 28 Apr '26

28 Apr '26

Good afternoon all: I am excited to announce that the first BIT call is booked for next Thursday, May 7 at 7AM PT/ 10AM ET/ 4PM CET. Zoom details are below: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82712549524?pwd=OOhQg29sa0cOZPHm93cls0ovrbhY3a.1 Meeting ID: 827 1254 9524 Passcode: 728418 This will be a recurring call on a monthly basis (1st Thursdays), with the same Zoom link noted above. Due to technical/staffing restrictions, I am unable to add everyone to the Kantara Google Calendar event, however, I encourage you to visit our WG calendar <https://kantarainitiative.org/calendars/> to copy the event over to your calendar (open the event, then click "copy to calendar"). A draft agenda and meeting reminder will be sent next week. In general, all meeting notices/cancellations will be sent to the mailing list (cc'ed above). Please reach out with any feedback! We look forward to seeing everyone on the 1st call Best, -Amanda -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Phone: +1 571-475-8895 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative

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FINAL REMINDER - BIT DG 1st Meeting Poll
by Amanda Gay 23 Apr '26

23 Apr '26

Good morning BIT DG: This is the *FINAL REMINDER* that BIT plans to hold its first meeting in May and to complete the meeting poll below! *POLL CLOSES 5PM ET, TODAY!* Available times in both Pacific, Eastern, and Central European time zones are noted below: •Monday, May 4th; 7 AM PT/ 10AM ET/ 4 PM CET •Monday, May 4th; 8 AM PT/ 11AM ET/ 5 PM CET •Thursday, May 7th; 7 AM PT/10AM ET/ 4 PM CET •Thursday, May 7th; 8 AM PT/11AM ET/ 5 PM CET Doodle Poll <https://doodle.com/group-poll/participate/bkjVk9ra> The poll has been set in Eastern Time option (drop-down menu above the poll should show GMT-4/New York/Eastern). Please complete the poll by April 23rd! The confirmed time slot and supporting Zoom link/calendar invite will be sent by May 1st. Reach out to staff@kantarainitiative with questions or issues. We look forward to the first call! -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Phone: +1 571-475-8895 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative

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2nd Reminder - BIT DG 1st Meeting Poll
by Amanda Gay 16 Apr '26

16 Apr '26

Good afternoon BIT DG: This is the second reminder that BIT plans to hold its first meeting in May and to complete the meeting poll below! Available times in both Pacific, Eastern, and Central European time zones are noted below: •Monday, May 4th; 7 AM PT/ 10AM ET/ 4 PM CET •Monday, May 4th; 8 AM PT/ 11AM ET/ 5 PM CET •Thursday, May 7th; 7 AM PT/10AM ET/ 4 PM CET •Thursday, May 7th; 8 AM PT/11AM ET/ 5 PM CET Doodle Poll <https://doodle.com/group-poll/participate/bkjVk9ra> The poll has been set in Eastern Time option (drop-down menu above the poll should show GMT-4/New York/Eastern). Please complete the poll by April 23rd! The confirmed time slot and supporting Zoom link/calendar invite will be sent by May 1st. Reach out to staff@kantarainitiative with questions or issues. We look forward to the first call! -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Phone: +1 571-475-8895 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative

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REMINDER - BIT DG 1st Meeting Poll
by Amanda Gay 02 Apr '26

02 Apr '26

Good afternoon BIT DG: This is a reminder that BIT plans to hold its first meeting in May and to complete the meeting poll below! Available times in both Pacific, Eastern, and Central European time zones are noted below: •Monday, May 4th; 7 AM PT/ 10AM ET/ 4 PM CET •Monday, May 4th; 8 AM PT/ 11AM ET/ 5 PM CET •Thursday, May 7th; 7 AM PT/10AM ET/ 4 PM CET •Thursday, May 7th; 8 AM PT/11AM ET/ 5 PM CET Doodle Poll <https://doodle.com/group-poll/participate/bkjVk9ra> The poll has been set in Eastern Time option (drop-down menu above the poll should show GMT-4/New York/Eastern). Please complete the poll by April 23rd! The confirmed time slot and supporting Zoom link/calendar invite will be sent by May 1st. Reach out to staff@kantarainitiative with questions or issues. We look forward to the first call! -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Phone: +1 571-475-8895 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative

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BIT DG - 1st Meeting (poll!)
by Amanda Gay 26 Mar '26

26 Mar '26

Good afternoon BIT DG: Thank you for your patience as we work towards regular BIT meetings. The Group plans to hold its first meeting in May. Available times in both Pacific, Eastern, and Central European time zones are noted below: •Monday, May 4th; 7 AM PT/ 10AM ET/ 4 PM CET •Monday, May 4th; 8 AM PT/ 11AM ET/ 5 PM CET •Thursday, May 7th; 7 AM PT/10AM ET/ 4 PM CET •Thursday, May 7th; 8 AM PT/11AM ET/ 5 PM CET Doodle Poll <https://doodle.com/group-poll/participate/bkjVk9ra> The poll has been set in Eastern Time option (drop-down menu above the poll should show GMT-4/New York/Eastern). Please complete the poll by April 23rd! The confirmed time slot and supporting Zoom link/calendar invite will be sent by May 1st. Reach out to staff@kantarainitiative with questions or issues. We look forward to the first call! -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Phone: +1 571-475-8895 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative

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Fwd: BIT DG - Launch and Mailing List
by Amanda Gay 03 Dec '25

03 Dec '25

Good afternoon and welcome to the BIT Mailing list: Thank you for your patience as I navigated some technical difficulties related to the mailing list set-up! As noted below, the BIT DG has been formally launched at Kantara Initiative. I'll be finishing up the admin pieces shortly (including the webpage, Wiki, etc). We are excited to get started on the work! To jump-start communications, I've added those who signed up with initial interest to this mailing list (please let me know if you wish to unsubscribe!) as well as the DG proposers and sponsors. ***Note:* A GPA <https://kantarainitiative.org/gpa-signup/> must be completed (including the proposers/sponsors) before you are an official part of the Group. You may stay on the mailing list as a subscriber/observer, but you will not be listed on the roster or given certain privileges on the Wiki space. In order to set up the 1st call, a Doodle poll or something similar will be needed to establish general time/day availability. Paul - please feel free to reach out directly in order to get this started! Finally - for those who are also Members of Kantara, don't forget to register <https://kantarainitiative.org/agm/> for next week's AGM meeting! Thank you to all of you for your interest in the BIT DG, and we look forward to your progress! Best, -Amanda ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Amanda Gay <amanda(a)kantarainitiative.org> Date: Wed, Nov 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM Subject: --NOTICE--New Kantara Discussion Groups Launched: Shadow AI and Blinding Identity Taxonomoy To: <kantara-initiative--member-notices-and-ballots(a)kantarainitiative.org>, <lc(a)kantarainitiative.org>, Kantara Board of Directors < directors(a)kantarainitiative.org> [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Good morning all: We are excited to announce the launch of two new Discussion Groups at Kantara Initiative: - Blinding Identity Taxonomy Discussion Group <https://kantarainitiative.org/coming-soon-blinding-identity-taxonomy-discus…> (BIT DG): BIT aims to evolve and maintain the Blinding Identity Taxonomy as an informative taxonomy for identifying and managing personally identifiable information (PII) and quasi-identifiable information (QII), establishing it as a Kantara product and producing a Blinding Identity Taxonomy Report 2.0 and a BIT Supplementary Report 2.0. - Shadow AI in the Workplace Discussion Group <https://kantarainitiative.org/work-groups/coming-soon-shadow-ai-in-the-work…> (Shadow AI DG): The rapid adoption of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and other AI-powered applications has led to a growing phenomenon known as “Shadow AI”, the unsanctioned use of AI tools by employees without the knowledge or approval of their organization. While these tools can significantly enhance productivity, creativity, and efficiency, they also introduce serious risks. Shadow AI will explore the causes, implications, and mitigation strategies related to Shadow AI in enterprise environments. The anticipated output is a report that outlines the risks, organizational vulnerabilities, and practical countermeasures. To participate in one or both, please complete the Kantara GPA, <https://kantarainitiative.org/gpa-signup/> and the staff will add you to the mailing list. The first meeting date will be announced shortly via each Group’s list. Please forward to any interested parties in your network! Thank you for your involvement and support of Kantara Initiative! Best, -Amanda -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Phone: +1 571-475-8895 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership Kantara Initiative -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership Kantara Initiative

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