The Ethics of Privacy and Surveillance

Carissa Véliz has done a terrific job in The Ethics of Privacy and Surveillance. Undoubtedly, Véliz’s novel account of privacy will be a center of attention in the literature for the years to come. And there is really no better point of entry if you want to get a better understanding of the rich literature on privacy and the problem it has aimed at tackling. We therefore warmly recommend The Ethics of Privacy and Surveillance. * Lauritz Munch and Jakob Mainz, Journal of Moral Philosophy *In conclusion, Véliz’s book is a timely and essential read that capably bridges the abstract philosophical discourse with the tangible realities of our digital lives.It is a book that deserves to be read, discussed, and acted upon without delay. * Rita Patrício Gomes, AI and Ethics *Véliz’s work is a significant addition to the canon of privacy scholarship. The Ethics of Privacy and Surveillance is a thoughtful and well-researched examination of the ethical dimensions of privacy and surveillance, offering a compelling call to action to safeguard this fundamental human right in an increasingly digitized world. * Saloni Kumar, Surveillance & Society *In The Ethics of Privacy and Surveillance, Carissa Véliz presents a comprehensive philosophical exploration of privacy in the digital age. This timely and thought provoking book delves into the fundamentalquestions surrounding privacy, its value, and its relationship with surveillance. Véliz’s work is an essential read for anyone concernedwith the erosion of privacy in the 21st century and its implications for individuals, society and democracy. * Ardi Kolah, Journal of Data Protection & Privacy *Véliz’s book emerges as an indispensable guide to navigating these uncharted waters with our rights intact. It is a book that deserves to be read, discussed, and acted upon without delay. * Rita Patrício Gomes, Springer *With clear and cogent reasoning, Véliz (Univ. of Oxford, England) provides a detailed, robust explanation of privacy that can inform sensible policy formulation. The book is a great example of the power and relevance of applied ethics. Readers may argue with some of the author’s conclusions, but this work seems likely to be a touchstone for future work defending privacy as a basic right. * D. Bantz, CHOICE *

Carissa Véliz is an Associate Professor in Philosophy at the Institute for Ethics in AI, and a Fellow at Hertford College at the University of Oxford. She is the recipient of the 2021 Herbert A. Simon Award for Outstanding Research in Computing and Philosophy. She is the author of the highly-acclaimed Privacy Is Power (an Economist book of the year, 2020) and the editor of the Oxford Handbook of Digital Ethics. She advises institutions and policymakers around the world on privacy and the ethics of AI.