right of privacy

Though experts disagree about the specific meaning of the term digital literacy, it is usually used to refer to a variety of skills, including the ability to find content online, to create digital content, to communicate digitally, and-perhaps most important-to evaluate what is found online for accuracy and trustworthiness.

Learn how to step carefully online and avoid leaving a negative trail on the internet.

Argues for giving a person the right to request that digital personal information about themselves be deleted or hidden.

This book examines shifting public opinion on various issues with social media and how people have communicated throughout history, tracing the path of how Americans think about social media with each chapter providing insightful commentary on a selected primary source.

Explores the aspects of one's identity and types of identity theft. Discusses the harmful effects of identity theft and possible ways to prevent it both now and in the future. Includes sidebars, graphs, facts, primary sources, critical thinking questions, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Presents the history of data collection and examines how data is used for research, sales, and surveillance. Explores concerns surrounding personal data collection, and discusses its future. Includes sidebars, graphs, facts, primary sources, critical thinking questions, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Explores the topic of cell phone privacy, discussing various scams, identity theft, concerns surrounding cell phone privacy, and helpful security measures. Includes sidebars, graphs, facts, primary sources, critical thinking questions, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Presents the history of surveillance and examines how the government and private companies conduct surveillance using GPS, drones, body cameras, facial recognition, and cookies. Explores concerns surrounding surveillance, and discusses the future of surveillance technology. Includes sidebars, graphs, facts, primary sources, critical thinking questions, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Traces the history of hacking and explores the topic of cybercrime, discussing various scams, types of malware, identity theft, cyberbullying, and possible security solutions. Includes sidebars, graphs, facts, primary sources, critical thinking questions, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Explores the issues surrounding DNA testing and privacy by placing opinions from a wide range of sources in a pro/con format.