Jeffrey Rothfeder

In the following viewpoint, Jeffrey Rothfeder argues that the increasing convenience of technology and computers has come with a price: the loss of personal privacy. The Internet, which many regard as anonymous, is riddled with devices that track which websites users visit. Marketers then use that information to target prospective clients or sell it to other companies for a profit. Rothfeder claims that users must be aware of their lack of personal privacy on the Internet and guard against unwanted intrusion or potential fraud. Rothfeder is the author of four books, including The People vs. Big Tobacco and Privacy for Sale.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. According to the author, how have technology and personal computers changed the rules of privacy"

2. What three types of computer files are protected by law, according to Rothfeder"

3. As cited...