This author delves into the critical areas of government accountability, mass surveillance, and cybersecurity. Through their background as an attorney and radio host, they explore the intricate connections between technology, power, and privacy. Their work prompts thoughtful consideration of how modern technologies impact society and civil liberties. They offer a sharp perspective on the challenges inherent in our current information age.
The report examines police actions in the U.S. from 1999 to 2004 regarding lawful dissent and free speech, drawing from firsthand experiences of the National Lawyers Guild. It reveals a troubling trend where the Justice Department, under Attorney General John Ashcroft, has not only failed to protect First Amendment rights but has also supported excessive force and abuse of authority by government officials against citizens exercising their rights.
The book delves into the alarming trend of corporations profiting by selling personal information about US citizens to the government, highlighting the implications of increased surveillance and privacy erosion. It explores the ethical dilemmas and societal consequences of this growing practice, urging readers to consider the balance between security and individual rights in an era of digital transparency and corporate influence.
No one is exempt from data mining: by owning a smartphone, or using social media or a credit card, we hand over private data to corporations and the government. We need to understand how surveillance and data collection operates in order to regain control over our digital freedoms -- and our lives. Attorney and data privacy expert Heidi Boghosian unpacks widespread myths around the seemingly innocuous nature of surveillance, sets the record straight about what government agencies and corporations do with our personal data, and offers solutions to take back our information. "I Have Nothing to Hide" is both a necessary mass surveillance overview and a reference book. It addresses the misconceptions around tradeoffs between privacy and security, citizen spying, and the ability to design products with privacy protections. Boghosian breaks down misinformation surrounding 21 core myths about data privacy. By dispelling myths related to surveillance, this book helps readers better understand what data is being collected, who is gathering it, how they're doing it, and why it matters. -- Provided by publisher