''Technocreep: The Surrender of Privacy and the Capitalization of Intimacy'' is a 2014 book by Thomas P. Keenan, an adjunct professor of

computer science Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines (includi ...

at the

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. The book includes tips about how to increase one's personal privacy, and how to catch companies selling one's data. ''Technocreep'' was a recommended book for the secondary schools of British Columbia during the 2015-2016 academic year, and was also recommended by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of British Columbia.

Reception

The Daily Californian ''The Daily Californian'' (''Daily Cal'') is an independent, student-run newspaper that serves the University of California, Berkeley, campus and its surrounding community. It formerly published a print edition four days a week on Monday, Tuesd ...

'' described the book as having an " Atwoodian flavor". ''

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'' said "Keenan lays out the evidence calmly, methodically and without polemics." ''

Quill & Quire ''Quill & Quire'' is a Canadian magazine about the book and publishing industry. The magazine was launched in 1935 and has an average circulation of 5,000 copies per issue, with a publisher-claimed readership of 25,000. ''Quill & Quire'' reviews ...

'' called it a "companion guide" to life in a post- Snowden world. The book was a featured topic on ''

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''.

References

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