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Book SynopsisThe Internet has become a necessary component of our personal and professional lives, but because the Internet has redefined the boundaries of communication, it has also put our confidential information at risk. The growing concern with online privacy has caused many Internet users to question the security of their Internet transactions. This book answers these questions through an examination of the Center for Democracy and Technology, an organization that advocates for privacy. Li''s book introduces the many issues in online privacy and discusses legal ownership of personal data, specifically one''s name, address, telephone number, and email. Her in-depth research of the issues confronted by the Center for Democracy and Technology over a five-year period documents its mission and demonstrates its achievements in the crusade to maintain privacy. As we find ourselves using the Internet for more and more transactions, both personal and professional, we must be aware of our privacy righ
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Figures and Tables Chapter 2 Acronyms and Abbreviations Chapter 3 Foreword Chapter 4 Preface Chapter 5 1 The Emergence of Privacy as an Issue in the United States Chapter 6 2 Definitions, Characteristics, Criteria, and Functions of Privacy Chapter 7 3 Ownership of Personal Data Chapter 8 4 Means of Protecting Privacy Chapter 9 5 Major Results of the Center for Democracy and Technology Chapter 10 6 The Public's Perceptions of the Center for Democracy and Technology as Reflected in the Mass Media Chapter 11 7 Funders' Perceptions of the Center for Democracy and Technology Chapter 12 8 Conclusions
