Rampant violation of online privacy is a problem of epic proportions--and impossible to stamp out. "Online Privacy: A Reference Handbook" provides a comprehensive yet easy-to-understand investigation of the history of and controversies surrounding online privacy. It overviews the most critical issues involving topics such as social networking and online medical records. Along the way, this book shares insights and information from experts active in the field and exposes many misconceptions about what is and isn't considered private in the online world.

Authors Dixon and Gellman begin...