Unpopular Privacy

What Must We Hide?

By:

Anita Allen

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Hardback

Series:

Studies in Feminist Philosophy

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Can the government stick us with privacy we don't want? It can, it does, and according to Anita L. Allen, it may need to do more of it. Privacy is a foundational good, Allen argues, a necessary tool in the liberty-lover's kit for a successful life. A nation committed to personal freedom must be prepared to mandate privacy protections for its people, whether they eagerly embrace them or not. This unique book draws attention to privacies of seclusion, concealment, confidentiality and data-protection undervalued by their intended beneficiaries and targets--and outlines the best reasons for imposing them. Allen looks at laws designed to keep website operators from collecting personal information, laws that force strippers to wear thongs, and the myriad employee and professional confidentiality rules--including insider trading laws--that require strict silence about matters whose disclosure could earn us small fortunes. She shows that such laws recognize the extraordinary importance of dignity, trust and reputation, helping to preserve social, economic and political options throughout a lifetime.

Author Biography:

Anita Allen is Professor of Law and Philosophy, University of Pennsylvania.

Release date Australia

November 24th, 2011

Author

Anita Allen

Audiences

Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational
Undergraduate

Pages

280

Series

Studies in Feminist Philosophy

Dimensions

162x236x31

ISBN-13

9780195141375

Product ID

10380417

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