IAPP CIPP / US Certified Information Privacy Professional Study Guide, 2nd Edition
by Mike Chapple, Joe Shelley
Chapter 1Privacy in the Modern Era

Privacy concerns surround us in our daily lives. We hear troubling reports of companies acquiring and misusing personal information about their customers. News stories inform us of data breaches where massive quantities of personal information wound up in unknown hands. Legislators at the federal and state levels debate these issues and often pass new laws regulating different aspects of privacy.
We are left to navigate a confusing environment full of ambiguous and overlapping ethical obligations, laws, regulations, and industry standards. Companies and consumers alike find themselves confused about the requirements they face and the appropriate course of action. Privacy professionals play a crucial role in helping their organizations navigate these confusing waters.
Introduction to Privacy
Privacy is one of the core rights inherent to every human being. The term is defined in many historic works, but they all share the basic tenet of individuals having the right to protect themselves and their information from unwanted intrusions by others ...
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