Introduction
Chapter 1. The Intersection of Privacy, Law, and Technology
Tech Section I. Ground Zero: Your Computer and the Internet
Chapter 2. Your Computer is Watching You
Chapter 3. How Government Follows Your Electronic Tracks
Chapter 4. Chased Online by Criminals and Snoops
Chapter 5. Just Hanging Our Online . . .
Chapter 6. The Spy in Your Pocket
Tech Section II. Risks in the Streets
Chapter 7. Cameras Everywhere
Chapter 8. When Your Car is Just Another Computer
Chapter 9. When Your Own Body Gives You Away
Chapter 10. DNA and Your Health Records
Tech Section III. Home is Where the Heart (of Surveillance) Is
Chapter 11. Home Sweet Home: Spies in Your Living Room
Chapter 12. Risks of Computer and Phone Networks
Tech Section IV. Where Do We Go From Here?
Chapter 13. The Future of Technology and Privacy
Chapter 14. Laws and Regulations That Could Help Preserve Privacy
Theresa Payton was White House Chief Information Officer from 2006
to 2008. Prior to working in federal government, Payton held
executive roles in banking technology at Bank of America and Wells
Fargo. She lives in Charlotte, NC.
Ted Claypoole is a technology attorney and is currently chair of
the Cyberspace Law Committee for the American Bar Association’s
Business Law Section. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Former White House Chief Information Officer Payton and lawyer
Claypoole, authors of Protecting Your Internet Identity, team up
again to produce this quick and easy overview of data collection
and its relevance in our everyday lives. The authors guide readers
through the many ways our personal information is collected and
used in today’s society. They are quick to point out the beneficial
aspects of technological advancements in commercial, private, and
government settings. However, any collection of personal data is
susceptible to malicious use. The authors go on to elaborate on the
everyday possibilities of hacking, wiretapping, and other big data
strategies by marketers and cybercriminals. Most alarming are the
implications of data mining for everyday citizens: cybercriminals
can and will steal any information, through government or
commercial enterprises. Payton and Claypoole provide practical tips
and tools for protecting personal data throughout making this a
perfect beginner’s guide for anyone looking to stay informed.
*Publishers Weekly*
[Data] tracking can always be used by nefarious individuals or
groups, but it is part of the way we live now. It is as though
highways were also fraught with piracy. That’s the kind of thing
we’re dealing with. This is the discussion of the era, and this
book is smack in the middle of it.
*Jon Stewart, The Daily Show*
Payton and Claypoole intend this book as an overview of the threats
facing private citizens in the era of cloud computing and big data.
Discussions of privacy in this time take as their departure point
the problematic nature of cloud-based computing and of the storage
of massive amounts of personal data by businesses, governments, and
devices connected to the cloud. The threats reviewed include those
associated with mobile access and tracking individuals’ locations,
Internet viewing, and the ubiquity of cameras as peripherals on
devices. The final section details mitigating risks to individual
privacy and reviews legislative efforts that could help. VERDICT
Well-researched and well-written, this timely and important
addition to the literature on privacy and big data will resonate
with researchers of information policy and related legislation.
*Library Journal*
I think people out there don’t realize there’s this whole
underground economy out there, knives and daggers, people out there
trying to get any piece of your data at any cost and at the end of
the day we’re the ones who will pay the price. . . This is great
advice.
*The Willis Report, Fox Business*
Privacy in the Age of Big Data is a valuable source of information,
no matter how much you know about cybersecurity; for those who are
just starting to protect their data, however, you won’t want to let
this book out of your sight.
*datascience@berkeley Blog, Berkeley School of Information*
Privacy in the Age of Big Data is a timely publication and one that
should find a wide readership in a digital and online landscape
that is often only partially understood. As archivists, managing
digital data and navigating the cyber world is increasingly
important, and this is also true of our social lives. When at work
there is a level of protection, or perhaps control, by our
employers’ infrastructure: IT services manage and monitor our email
and intranet, passwords must be regularly changed or account access
will be suspended, security scanning is undertaken as a matter of
course, and born-digital material, both published and unpublished,
is treated with all the complex care and attention warranted by
such vulnerable items. At home the picture might be somewhat
different. Reading this book has compelled a change in this
reviewer’s digital habits at home and at work, providing the
impetus to take charge of my digital and online life. Further, it
has opened up my understanding of the digital landscape, providing
insights and prompting research into new areas that can only be of
service in my role as an archivist. In a cyber world as complex as
the one here described, a prompt to attend to the many connected
issues both in and out of the archival world is a valuable outcome.
This book serves to accentuate the problems and pitfalls of data
management in a digital world, whether that data is found in our
bodies, homes or in the archive. It provides a thoughtful and
readable consideration of the complex interaction of the digital
and physical spheres, highlighting the many dangers but always
providing practical means to increase understanding, develop useful
strategies, and mitigate potential risks.
*Archives and Records: The Journal of the Archives and Records
Association*
Privacy in the Age of Big Data: Recognizing Threats, Defending Your
Rights, and Protecting Your Family provides a powerful reference
focusing on privacy in the digital world, and is a fine pick for
any who would consider the ramifications of how data is collected,
stored and used. Current practices have created a level of data
collection and surveillance never before used: while some of these
methods are justified by protection and new services, others
intrude on civil liberties. This book considers the pros and cons
of new digital surveillance systems and analyzes the dangers of
information tracking, offering readers insights into ways we are
tracked, and how to change behaviors and activities to regain more
privacy. It's an in-depth discussion that should be a part of any
social issues or computer science library, offering much food for
thought.
*Midwest Book Review*
The Pew Internet Research Center noted that 74% of teens use their
cell phone for internet access and almost 25% of teens use cell
phones almost exclusively to conduct their digital life on the
internet. Parents and kids need a guide in the digital age and
Payton and Claypoole are your new sherpas to protect your family.
Although every chapter of the book has great advice for families,
parents and kids should pay special attention to Chapter 6 - The
Spy In Your Pocket. This chapter will help parents illustrate to
their kids why their words and actions matter. Privacy in the Age
of Big Data by Theresa Payton and Ted Claypoole will walk you
through the solutions that can help your kids have fun while
protecting their privacy and security. A must read for
everyone!
*Sue Scheff, Nationally Recognized Author of Wit's End; Family
Internet Safety Advocate*
People of all ages are increasingly confused about who is
collecting their data and why the collection itself could lead to a
loss of privacy. Privacy in the age of Big Data by Theresa Payton
and Ted Claypoole provides a thoughtful and balanced view on how to
harness the power of big data to make it work for you while
maintaining the security and privacy of your company and your
personal life. Unlike other books, they don't just leave you
feeling a sense of dread, they walk you through the steps you can
take to combat the threats, know your rights, and protect the
privacy and security of your loved ones in the age of big data and
surveillance. This book is a must read for all of us that live in
this digital age.
*Michele Borba, Ed.D., Child Media Expert, Educational
Psychologist, and author of The Big Book of Parenting
Solutions*
If you value your privacy, this book is an absolute must read. So
many of us have no idea how much of our daily lives is captured,
stored and in the possession of someone else. Privacy in Age of Big
Data will enlighten you as to how much of your private life is
being digitally acquired without your permission or knowledge.
*Doris Gardner, FBI Cyber Supervisor (Retired), recipient of FBI
Director’s Award (2009)*
Once again, Theresa Payton and Ted Claypoole have provided a
thorough examination of the unforeseen consequences that our plunge
into the digital age has had on our traditional notions of privacy.
Their latest endeavor, Privacy in the Age of Big Data, clearly
articulates the impact that a myriad of seemingly innocuous
technological advances have had on our daily lives, many of which
have irreparably undermined our ability to control the deluge of
personal information that is being collected, archived, analyzed,
and ultimately leveraged for everything from marketing and
advertizing to law enforcement and criminal activities. Payton and
Claypoole look beyond the obvious ramifications of over-sharing
online and the spread of surveillance mechanisms in the public
domain, further delving into the corrosive nature of a world
inundated with privacy depriving technologies that now touch every
aspect of our society, as well as providing an analysis of the
legal and political consequences that our desire for convenience
through ever more connectivity has wrought. Privacy in the Age of
Big Data is a timely and captivating study of our brave new digital
world.
*Anthony M. Freed, security journalist and community engagement
coordinator for Tripwire, Inc.*
Privacy in the Age of Big Data: Recognizing Threats, Defending Your
Rights, and Protecting Your Family, accomplishes this feat in lay
person's language and in a clear and concise manner. I recommend it
should be read by everyone - from grandparents to teens, from
corporate America to the homemaker. Safety and security starts with
being aware and educated, and reading this book is a must!
*Christopher Duque, CyberCrimes Investigator, Department of
Prosecuting Attorney (Honolulu); CyberSafety-CyberSecuirty
advocate*
Technology has improved our lives dramatically over the past two
decades, yet there are emerging concerns with the ubiquitous
digital collection of private information. Privacy in the Age of
Big Data is a thorough look into the growing vulnerabilities we
face; Payton and Claypoole explore all aspects of these
dangers...effectively raising the reader's awareness, and providing
solid recommendations to protect yourself and your most sensitive
information.
*Shawn Henry, president, CrowdStrike Services; former executive
assistant director, FBI*
Every informed American needs to know more about today's
privacy-invading technologies and what to do about them. This
book explains the problems in a readable and lively way. It
provides expert and timely insights about the technology, law, and
policy for privacy in this age of Big Data.
*Peter Swire, Huang Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology and
formerly Chief Counselor for Privacy in the U.S. government*
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