Daniel J. Solove is an associate professor at George Washington University Law School and an internationally recognized expert in privacy law. His insights are frequently sought by media, leading to numerous broadcast interviews and featured articles. He contributes his expertise to the popular law blog Concurring Opinions.
Privacy is one of the most important concepts of our time, yet it is also one of the most elusive. This book offers an overview of the difficulties involved in discussions of privacy and also provides a provocative resolution. It argues that no single definition can be workable, but rather that there are multiple forms of privacy.
Offers an account of how the Internet is transforming gossip, the way we shame others, and our ability to protect our own reputations. Focusing on blogs, Internet communities, and cybermobs, this book shows that, ironically, the unconstrained flow of information on the Internet may impede opportunities for self-development and freedom.
Explains why digital dossiers pose a grave threat to our privacy. This book sets forth a different understanding of what privacy is. It recommends how the law can be reformed to simultaneously protect our privacy and allow us to enjoy the benefits of our digital world.