Privacy has become a significant issue in 21st century society. Businesses,
technologists, legislators, and individuals are struggling to protect personal
privacy as we develop our knowledge economy. Innovation is required to help
sectors such as e-commerce and e-health face this new reality and ensure
their software and people uphold established privacy policies.
The author examines privacy from historical, societal, and technological
perspectives. Special attention is given to the domain of e-commerce, to
public opinion and policy, and to existing privacy software tools. Best practices
for...