This comprehensive textbook reference presents a focused review of the state of the art in
privacy research encompassing a range of diverse topics. The first book of its kind designed
specifically to cater to courses on privacy this authoritative volume provides technical
legal and ethical perspectives on privacy issues from a global selection of renowned experts.
Features: examines privacy issues relating to databases P2P networks big data technologies
social networks and digital information networks describes the challenges of addressing
privacy concerns in various areas reviews topics of privacy in electronic health systems
smart grid technology vehicular ad-hoc networks mobile devices location-based systems and
crowdsourcing platforms investigates approaches for protecting privacy in cloud applications
discusses the regulation of personal information disclosure and the privacy of individuals
presents the tools and the evidence to better understand consumers' privacy behaviors.
