In this short and accessible book, internationally renowned privacy expert Daniel J. Solove reflects on his examination of privacy over the past twenty-five years, deftly weaving together philosophical ideas with concrete practical knowledge. On Privacy and Technology describes the profound changes technology is wreaking upon privacy, why these changes matter, and what can be done about them. Through Solove's lively discussions of technology and policy, he provides a workable path to reforming our laws so that privacy is better protected. Succinct, understandable, and engaging, this is an essential primer for anyone who wants to understand the threats to privacy in today's digital age and how we can face them effectively.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
- Preface
- Part I How to Think About Privacy and Technology
- What is Privacy?
- What is Technology?
- Why is Privacy Important?
- Framing and Metaphors
- Myths
- Part II Dimensions of Technological Change
- Information and Knowledge
- Judgments And Decisions
- Thought and Behavior
- Power
- Part III Power, Law, And Accountability
- Privacy and Power
- The Law's Role
- How the Law Should Develop
- A Bolder Path for Law
- Acknowledgments
- About The Author
- Notes
- Index
