Technocreep: The Surrender of Privacy and the Capitalization of Intimacy is a 2014 book by Thomas P. Keenan, an adjunct professor of computer science at the University of Calgary.[1][2]
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| Author | Thomas P. Keenan |
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| Publisher | OR Books |
Publication date | 2014 |
The book includes tips about how to increase one's personal privacy, and how to catch companies selling one's data.[2]
Technocreep was a recommended book for the secondary schools of British Columbia during the 2015-2016 academic year,[3] and was also recommended by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of British Columbia.[4]
Reception
editThe Daily Californian described the book as having an "Atwoodian flavor".[5] The Rumpus said "Keenan lays out the evidence calmly, methodically and without polemics."[6] Quill & Quire called it a "companion guide" to life in a post-Snowden world.[7]
The book was a featured topic on Science for the People.[8]
References
edit- ^ Grossman, Wendy M. "Technocreep, book review: The erosion of privacy in a connected world". ZDNet. Archived from the original on January 8, 2015.
- ^ a b "'Technocreep' author exposes just how much creeping goes on online - CBC Radio". CBC. 2014-12-29. Retrieved 2020-12-11.
- ^ "BC books for BC schools" (PDF). books.bc.ca. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
- ^ "For your bookshelf: Technocreep by Thomas P. Keenan". www.oipc.bc.ca.
- ^ Irwin, Kate (September 8, 2014). "'Technocreep' provides a compelling look into secret surveillance". The Daily Californian.
- ^ "Technocreep by Thomas P. Keenan". The Rumpus.net. August 28, 2014.
- ^ "Technocreep: The Surrender of Privacy and the Capitalization of Intimacy". Quill and Quire. October 17, 2014.
- ^ "#298". Technocreep: Science for the People. Retrieved 2020-12-11.
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