On Privacy: Twenty Lessons to Live by
On Privacy: Twenty Lessons to Live by
On Privacy: Twenty Lessons to Live by
Description
Description
A small book with a big message: privacy matters. In an age of constant connectivity, privacy can feel like a relic of the past. "On Privacy" challenges that notion with twenty sharp, practical lessons that show why privacy matters, why it's vital for free societies, and why it's essential for a fulfilling life. Written for those who care about their privacy but aren't about to ditch their devices, this guide cuts through the noise with realistic, actionable steps to safeguard your personal space in the digital age. Short, sensible, and to the point, this book is your roadmap to navigating the complexities of modern privacy in a straightforward, no-nonsense way.
On Privacy is small book with a big message about why privacy matters, who profits by invading it, and how best to defend yours in easy, everyday ways.
About the Author
About the Author
Lawrence Cappello is an award-winning professor of U.S. legal & constitutional history at the University of Alabama and a graduate of New York City Public Schools. He is the author of None of Your Damn Business: Privacy in the United States from the Gilded Age to the Digital Age (University of Chicago Press) and a certified information privacy professional (CIPP/US & CIPM). His work on the right to privacy has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, The Economist, The Hill, and other media outlets.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"A lucid, concise primer on what privacy is, why it's so important, and what you can do to protect it in the digital age. On Privacy is indispensable."--James Oakes, American Historian and two-time winner of the Lincoln Prize
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Workman Publishing
Pub date:
2025-03-04
Length:
160 pages
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