Data and Goliath: The Hidden Battles to Collect Your Data and Control Your World
Data and Goliath: The Hidden Battles to Collect Your Data and Control Your World
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016427
Book • Nonfiction
2016
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Data and Goliath: The Hidden Battles to Collect Your Data and Control Your World, Bruce Schneier explores how organizations and governments collect individuals' data, impacting privacy and autonomy. He discusses surveillance techniques, privacy risks, and the need for regulation to protect individuals’ personal information in the digital age.
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Bruce Schneier's Data and Goliath offers a compelling analysis of mass surveillance, emphasizing privacy concerns. Critics commend its clarity and thorough research but note its occasional alarmism. While some desire more actionable recommendations, the book is praised for raising awareness on data privacy issues.
Who Should Read Data and Goliath: The Hidden Battles to Collect Your Data and Control Your World?
A reader interested in Data and Goliath by Bruce Schneier likely values data privacy and cybersecurity. Fans of books like The Age of Surveillance Capitalism by Shoshana Zuboff and 1984 by George Orwell might find it compelling, as it explores the impacts of data collection on personal freedom.
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Book • Nonfiction
2016
Adult
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