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Glass Consumer
Susanne Lace
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Description for Glass Consumer
paperback. We are all 'glass consumers'. Organisations know so much about us, they can almost see through us. This book takes the debate beyond privacy issues, arguing that we are living in a world in which - more than ever before - our personal information defines our opportunities in life. Editor(s): Lace, Susanne. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: JFFT; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 148 x 15. Weight in Grams: 358.
We are all 'glass consumers'. Organisations know so much about us, they can almost see through us. Governments and businesses collect and process our personal information on a massive scale. Everything we do, and everywhere we go, leaves a trail. But is this in our interests? The glass consumer appraises this relentless scrutiny of consumers' lives. It reviews what is known about how personal information is used and examines the benefits and risks to consumers. The book takes the debate beyond privacy issues, arguing that we are living in a world in which - more than ever before - our ... Read more
We are all 'glass consumers'. Organisations know so much about us, they can almost see through us. Governments and businesses collect and process our personal information on a massive scale. Everything we do, and everywhere we go, leaves a trail. But is this in our interests? The glass consumer appraises this relentless scrutiny of consumers' lives. It reviews what is known about how personal information is used and examines the benefits and risks to consumers. The book takes the debate beyond privacy issues, arguing that we are living in a world in which - more than ever before - our ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781861347350
SKU
V9781861347350
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99-50
About Susanne Lace
Dr Susanne Lace is a senior policy officer at the National Consumer Council in the UK. The National Consumer Council (NCC) uses its insight into consumer needs to advocate change. We work with public service providers, businesses and regulators, and our relationship with the Department of Trade and Industry - our main funder - gives us a strong connection within ... Read more
Reviews for Glass Consumer
"A significant contribution to the ongoing debate on the important area of how best to protect individuals' personal data in an environment of increasing technological change." Baroness Ashton of Upholland, Government Spokesperson on Constitutional Affairs