Bruce Schneier | Wiley, 2013 | Book
Schneier is a security expert of the modern age and his book is the quintessential primer into privacy and international surveillance. Carry On gives intriguing insight into the inherent security vulnerabilities that need to be addressed as society is woven into the Internet. As a collection of short essays, the book is an excellent introduction for anybody who would like to learn more about Internet privacy and surveillance on a global scale.
Terence Craig and Mary E. Ludloff | O'Reilly Media, 2011 | Book
Although Privacy and Big Data is a quick read, it adds perspective to the privacy discourse at hand in Europe and North America. Craig and Ludloff approach the book with an intersectional methodology, drawing on philosophy, privacy policy and international affairs to assemble a well-written overview of the situation.
Daniel J. Solove | Yale University Press, 2013 | Book
Nothing to Hide is a must-read for those who want to explore the battle between privacy and security. Solove investigates all facets of modern surveillance efforts and disassembles the assumptions and arguments used to fuel the government surveillance apparatus. With his unique insight into the national security debate, Solove's book does a great job of explaining the threats to privacy posed by intrusive government surveillance.