Robert Ellis Smith, Ben Franklin’s Web Site: Privacy and Curiosity from Plymouth Rock to the Internet (2004)
A superb history of privacy law, filled with fascinating stories and details. Very readable and very informative.
Bruce Schneier, Secrets and Lies: Digital Security in a Networked World (2004)
An illuminating and wise discussion of information security.
Jeffrey Rosen, The Naked Crowd: Reclaiming Security and Freedom in an Anxious Age (2004)
A wonderful sociological account of fear, security, and liberty in times of crisis.
Bob Sullivan, Your Evil Twin: Behind the Identity Theft Epidemic (2004)
An engaging and highly readable account of how and why identity theft happens, as well as the harms it causes to victims.
Samuel Dash, The Intruders: Unreasonable Searches and Seizures from King John to John Ashcroft (2004)
Excellent very accessible history of the Fourth Amendment.
Daniel J. Solove, The Digital Person: Technology And Privacy In The Information Age (2004)
Examines the rise of digital dossiers, and proposes legal solutions for regulating information privacy. Discusses identity theft, government data gathering and public records. Available free online.