Electronic Privacy A-Z: The Internet and Beyond (Cq's a-Z Encyclopedia Series)

Explosive growth in the use of electronic tools such as computer databases, the Internet, and mobile telephones has sparked new questions about the boundaries of electronic privacy. Such as, who should have the right to know whether you pay your bills on time? How should video surveillance cameras be installed to provide security without invading privacy? In what ways should insurance companies, employers, and others be able to use your medical records?Unlike other reference books which cover merely a single aspect of electronic privacy, Electronic Privacy A-Z is the only reference volume that helps library patrons explore the many issues that fall under electronic privacy today: personal, financial, medical, workplace, Internet, telephone, and more.Familiar finding aids help readers explore the wealth of information presented in this easy-to-use volume: -- An alphabetical, encyclopedic format and detailed index allow readers to quickly locate their topic-- A bibliography of key print and online resources, along with an appendix of significant documents steers readers to information for further research-- An appendix of trend data provides a clear picture of the status of privacy today-- Tables comparing and contrasting laws and policies in the U.S. with those in other countries clarify where we stand with privacy issues as compared to other nations-- Descriptions of actual cases present real-life controversies over how electronic tools should be used -- and by whomBecause today's privacy debate affects Americans of all ages, Electronic Privacy A-Z will assist students, researchers, and concerned citizens of all ages.Maxwell, Bruce is the author of 'Electronic Privacy A-Z: The Internet and Beyond (Cq's a-Z Encyclopedia Series)', published 2000 under ISBN 9781568025513 and ISBN 1568025513.