Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9781598846492 | 1598846493
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 9/30/2011
Abuses of online privacy are rampant. Online Privacy: A Reference Handbook can help insure you don't become a victim. This easy-to-understand book provides a comprehensive overview of the most critical issues revolving around such topics as social networking and online medical records. Along the way, it 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. Peppered with key guideposts that will help readers grasp these complex and ever-changing issues, this guide is a simple and quick reference. It begins with an overview of online privacy and why it is so critical. Other topics include what comprises online privacy today, what protections exist in current law, and even international online privacy. The authors also present a discussion of controversies related to online privacy, as well as expert advice on steps readers can take to protect themselves.