Technocreep Explained

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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Technocreep, book review: The erosion of privacy in a connected world. https://web.archive.org/web/20150108011848/http://www.zdnet.com/article/technocreep-book-review-the-erosion-of-privacy-in-a-connected-world/. dead. January 8, 2015. Wendy M.. Grossman. ZDNet.
2. Web site: 'Technocreep' author exposes just how much creeping goes on online - CBC Radio . CBC . 2014-12-29 . 2020-12-11.
3. Web site: BC books for BC schools . books.bc.ca . 2020-12-12.
4. Web site: For your bookshelf: Technocreep by Thomas P. Keenan. www.oipc.bc.ca.
5. Web site: 'Technocreep' provides a compelling look into secret surveillance. Kate. Irwin. September 8, 2014. The Daily Californian.
6. Web site: Technocreep by Thomas P. Keenan. August 28, 2014. The Rumpus.net.
7. Web site: Technocreep: The Surrender of Privacy and the Capitalization of Intimacy. October 17, 2014. Quill and Quire.
8. Web site: #298 . Technocreep: Science for the People . 2020-12-11.