On Privacy and Technology

On Privacy and Technology offers scholars and nonexperts alike a diagnosis about what’s wrong with privacy law, written by none other than the ‘dean’ of the privacy law field. Professor Solove uses his unmatched knowledge of privacy law and keen analytical mind to dispel common myths about privacy and to direct readers, particularly policymakers, toward vanguard solutions that aim to create accountability for bad actors in the information economy. Reading On Privacy and Technology is both a tour through privacy law scholarship over the last thirty years but also a roadmap for the future. It is both accessible and essential reading. Highly recommend. ― Ari Ezra Waldman, Professor of Law, University of California, Irvine School of Law, and author of Industry Unbound

No one is better positioned than Daniel Solove to write this definitive book on privacy and technology. Solove draws from decades of experience in privacy law and theory to tell a clear and concise story of how privacy-invasive technology avoids government restraint, and what society can do to take back control. I recommend this book to new entrants and old hats alike; On Privacy and Technology is a must read for anyone interested in this critical issue of our time. ― Ryan Calo, Lane Powell and D. Wayne Gittinger, Professor, University of Washington School of Law; Professor, University of Washington Information School; Chair, World Bank Privacy External Expert Review Panel

A deeply insightful look at myriad dimensions of information privacy. Paths a constructive way forward for effective privacy regulation of tech in our digital age. ― Paul M. Schwartz, Jefferson E. Peyser Professor of Law, Berkeley Law School

This concise and accessible text is organized into clearly structured sections, making it suitable for a wide range of collections. ..For students, the book provides a succinct historical overview and highlights key areas of concern. For policy makers, it serves as a valuable resource, offering concise talking points on how technology and policy intersect to shape organizational practices and governance. ― K. Smith, CHOICE