Privacy is Power

The book delves into the world of data exploitation, where governments and corporations harvest and sell personal data without consent. Veliz argues that reclaiming privacy is essential for regaining control of our lives and societies. She proposes concrete measures to bring an end to the data economy, offering practical solutions for policymakers and ordinary citizens. With a focus on the collective and personal aspects of privacy, the book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the issues and opportunities in privacy. Key features of the book include its examination of the ethics of data exploitation, its proposal for a new approach to data protection, and its provision of practical advice for individuals to protect their privacy. The book has received praise from experts in the field, with reviewers describing it as 'a powerful cri de coeur for technological liberation' and 'an essential guide to one of the most pressing modern issues.'