Online Privacy and Hacking

Students and educators will find this series relevant and current. All aspects of one’s online presence are covered; the what, why, and how information is collected is explored and the ways in which it can be protected is explained. Each volume gives a concise history regarding online privacy as it pertains to each of the subjects. Real-life and/or news stories are interspersed giving substance to the facts discussed. Each title contains Source Notes, Online Privacy Tips, Related Organizations and Websites, and For Further Research. Educators will find the series a valuable resource for an information literacy curriculum. This is an excellent source for a high school library. Index.

Gr 9 Up–This series covers important and timely topics relating to online privacy concerns and provides information about how people can protect themselves from identity theft and scams (as well as other more general information, including some historical background about the Internet). There is lot of content here, with discussion about how online privacy issues pervade many aspects of our lives; an extensive index will assist with sifting through it all. An “Online Privacy Tips” feature at the end of each book is useful for condensing material. However, like “Cell Phones and Society” (Reference Point Pr.), the books contain huge blocks of dense text, an abundance of footnotes, and a dry narrative style; they also lack relevance for most kids and teens. Though these titles are possibilities for older readers doing in-depth research on online privacy, they aren’t ideal for general purchase.