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First edition (publ. OR Books)

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]

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

The 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

  1. ^ Grossman, Wendy M. "Technocreep, book review: The erosion of privacy in a connected world". ZDNet.
  2. ^ a b "'Technocreep' author exposes just how much creeping goes on online - CBC Radio". CBC. 2014-12-29. Retrieved 2020-12-11.
  3. ^ "BC books for BC schools" (PDF). books.bc.ca. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  4. ^ "For your bookshelf: Technocreep by Thomas P. Keenan". www.oipc.bc.ca.
  5. ^ Irwin, Kate (September 8, 2014). "'Technocreep' provides a compelling look into secret surveillance". The Daily Californian.
  6. ^ "Technocreep by Thomas P. Keenan". The Rumpus.net. August 28, 2014.
  7. ^ "Technocreep: The Surrender of Privacy and the Capitalization of Intimacy". Quill and Quire. October 17, 2014.
  8. ^ "#298". Technocreep: Science for the People. Retrieved 2020-12-11.

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