Bibliograph

Privacy in peril, James B. Rule

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Label

Privacy in peril, James B. Rule

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [211]-216) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Privacy in peril

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

126227072

Responsibility statement

James B. Rule

Summary

'Privacy in Peril' investigates privacy-eroding trends in our modern society, analyzing their common roots and anticipating their consequences. It looks at the conflicts within organizations to balance demands for efficiency against the more intensive uses of personal data

Table Of Contents

The making of an issue. The tensions of privacy and disclosure -- Privacy regimes in turmoil -- Blaming technology -- The idea of privacy protection -- Legislating privacy protection -- Spreading shadows -- Constraints and countercurrents -- Government surveillance. Government surveillance in America -- Parallels abroad -- The coalescence of government surveillance -- Conclusion -- Personal data in the marketplace : credit, insurance and advertising. The United States : a virtually free market for personal information -- Markets abroad : the American model versus privacy constraints -- Surveillance in motion -- Safe harbor -- Some rare privacy victories -- Conclusion -- The future of privacy. Privacy protection : the official response -- Privacy codes : a balance sheet -- Origins of the conflict -- The destination -- Collapsing resistance? -- "Needs," "purposes," and "consent" -- Some uncomfortable futures -- Ground to stand on -- Conclusion: Where do we go from here?

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