Online Privacy

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Online Privacy

A Reference Handbook

Politics and government Political science and theory Privacy law

Authors: Robert Gellman, Pam Dixon

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Collection: Contemporary World Issues

Language: English

Published by: ABC-CLIO

Published on: 12th September 2011

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 312 pages

ISBN: 9798216124979


Introduction

The Internet is great—until someone hacks your accounts or otherwise violates your privacy. This expert book provides a thorough and up-to-date overview of the key issues and risks relative to online privacy and explains how to counter those risks with solutions everyone needs to know.

The Scope of Online Privacy Issues

Rampant violation of online privacy is a problem of epic proportions—and impossible to stamp out. Online Privacy: A Reference Handbook provides a comprehensive yet easy-to-understand investigation of the history of and controversies surrounding online privacy. It overviews the most critical issues involving topics such as social networking and online medical records. Along the way, this book shares insights and information from experts active in the field and exposes many misconceptions about what is and isn’t considered private in the online world.

Authors and Content

Authors Dixon and Gellman begin with an overview of online privacy that elucidates why this 21st century issue is so critical. They provide key guideposts throughout the book that allow readers to grasp these complex and ever-changing issues, addressing topics that include what comprises online privacy today, what protections exist in current law, and current challenges in international online privacy. The authors also present practical expert advice, providing measures and strategies that readers can take to protect themselves.

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