The Hundredth Window: Protecting Your Privacy and Security in the Age of the Internet

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Summary: clumsy apologist for media
Review: The authors encourage users to give up too much personal information to "trusted" companies. Their position is that in the abscence of law it's best to simply trust capitalism to define and enforce whatever form of privacy prevails. This book is marketing speak meant to lessen privacy concerns of individuals so that companies have greater access to personal data to market/program consumers.

Rating:
Summary: clumsy apologist for media
Review: The authors encourage users to give up too much personal information to "trusted" companies. Their position is that in the abscence of law it's best to simply trust capitalism to define and enforce whatever form of privacy prevails. This book is marketing speak meant to lessen privacy concerns of individuals so that companies have greater access to personal data to market/program consumers.

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Summary: good practical approach to privacy issues
Review: The authors, who are cofounders of TRUSTe, a nonprofit that gives its seal of approval to Web sites that agree to post and adhere to privacy policies. The title of the book comes from the world of security experts who point out that even if you have 99 bars on 100 windows, you're leaving yourself open for a security breach on that 100th window. The authors beseech readers to learn which of their windows are open into the readers' own personal privacy. They include tips and tricks that offer practical solutions in each chapter. And they go beyond discussing personal privacy and include calls for the need of beefed up data protection in businesses as well. Good, approachable book that nicely elevates the argument of how important it is to know when you're being watched and by whom and what to do about it.

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Summary: An Eye Opener!
Review: The Hundredth Window is a must read for anyone on the Internet today!