Protecting the Genetic Self from Biometric Threats - Autonomy, Identity, and Genetic Privacy

Privacy is a fundamental concern of all individuals in the modern information-driven society, but information security goes beyond digital and data-oriented approaches to include the basic components of what makes us human. Protecting the Genetic Self from Biometric Threats: Autonomy, Identity, and Genetic Privacy considers all aspects of privacy and security relating to an individual's DNA. With a concentration on fundamental human rights as well as specific cases and examples, this essential reference brings pertinent, real-world information to researchers, scientists, and advocates for greater security and privacy in the modern world.

Product details

• Authors: Christina Akrivopoulou, Christina M Akrivopoulou, Christina M. Akrivopoulou
• Assisted by: Christina M. Akrivopoulou (Editor)
• Publisher: Information Science Reference
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.03.2015
• EAN: 9781466681538
• ISBN: 978-1-4666-8153-8
• No. of pages: 326
• Dimensions: 183 mm x 260 mm x 22 mm
• Weight: 810 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Genetics, genetic engineering; Social sciences, law, business > Law > International law, foreign law