Internet and Online Privacy: A Legal and Business Guide [Paperback]

"An objective and thoughtful study. Very useful for understanding privacy concerns and designing privacy practices in the internet world." -- Drake Tempest, General Counsel, Qwest Communications International Inc.

"Every business person and lawyer who needs an introduction to privacy law . . . will profit from reading this book." -- Debra A. Valentine, O'Melveny & Myers LLP, formerly General Counsel Federal Trade Commission

Analyzing the legal issues concerning online and Internet privacy, this book covers the historical developments leading to the current state of the law and the relevant legal actions that have helped to shape it. Examined are the leading lawsuits that have asserted invasion of privacy on the Internet, the comparison of the state of the law in the United States with that of its principal trading partners around the world, and enforcement activity by the Federal Trade Commission. Also covered are proposals for new legislation and precedents for drafting a privacy policy that conforms to standards required by United States and international law.

Andrew Frackman is a partner in the Litigation Department of O'Melveny & Myers, LLP. He lives in New York City. Claudia Ray is special counsel in the litigation department and copyright, trademark and Internet practice group of O'Melveny & Myers, LLP. She lives in New York City. Rebecca Martin is an attorney. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.