Nothing to Hide

Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered just who gets to see your email or ask yourself who might really know about your medical condition? Privacy is a strange and fascinating war between those that seek to know everything you for their own gain and those that want to stop them-and you are the coveted prize; this book provides a unique and intriguing exploration of a problem that will be one of the most defining cornerstones of the 21st century. Where does privacy really come from? Why do they need to scan your driver's license to rent a video? Where does your personal information get stored? Who has access to your medical records? How can you improve you improve your privacy person privacy practices or improve your corporate policy? Nothing to Hide offers a fact filled journey through all of the dimensions of privacy ranging from its ancient roots to the most advanced surveillance systems in the history of the planet and a fascinating look at the connection between human behavior, motives, and technology.