Big Data and Privacy Rights

The information age has brought us new options for communication, entertainment, and business. Instead of a telephone tethered to the wall, we can use a cell phone anywhere. It is no longer necessary to go to a movie theatre; we can stream movies on our computers. And online shopping has brought a world of commerce right into our homes. However this changing information environment has challenged how we deal with copyright, privacy, and even our own identities. Older ways of suppressing information, such as book banning and censorship, continue top restrict the free expression of ideas. Essential Library of the information Age showcases the conflicts and controversies of our digital world.