The Cambridge handbook of consumer privacy /

Editors Selinger (Rochester Institute of Technology), Polonetsky (Future of Privacy Forum) and Tene (International Association of Privacy Professionals) have curated a timely and diverse series of 32 essays focused on the exponentially expanding areas of consumer-generated big data, the internet of things, and subsequent privacy concerns. Drawing on the expert knowledge of university faculty, policy creators, and business professionals, these essays cover the consumer data realm from the current status of privacy restrictions through ethical considerations to the future developments and international scope of consumer privacy. Most essays are short, around 20 to 25 pages, making them easily consumable for curious students or busy professionals. They will also be useful as course readings in expanding big data programs. Despite their brevity, most essays include extensive bibliographies and references linking interested readers to applicable legislation, media coverage, and scholarly literature surrounding the essay topic. Subsequently, this text will be useful in a reference or subject collection. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty. --Lauren M. Manninen, William & Mary