The Bottom Line
Web Site Privacy with P3P is a great introduction to the Platform for Privacy Preferences Project (P3P) written by experts who have helped shape the policy. XML code definition is included as well.
Pros
- Introduction to Platform for Privacy Preferences
- Syntax and examples to code P3P
- Style is easy to read and follow
Cons
- Good overview, but just scratches the surface
Description
- The first book to actually show developers HOW to write code to create a P3P compliant web site
- The style of following fictional characters helps the reader put the issues in perspective
- Illustrates that what some consider a "feature" others consider a violation of privacy
- Good information on spam, cookies, log files and web bugs to help readers understand these terms
Guide Review - Book Review: Web Site Privacy With P3P
I may think that having Amazon.com remember who I am and welcoming me to the site each visit along with a history of past purchases and recommendations of similar or related books I might be interested in is a GREAT feature.
You may think that having Amazon.com record and retain information on you in order to provide this "feature" is a serious breach of your personal privacy and security.
The Platform for Privacy Preferences Project (P3P) represents an emerging standard developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to help automate privacy settings on web sites to accommodate both points of view.
The Lindskog's provide a fabulous introduction to P3P including XML tags and syntax to help developers create P3P compliant web sites.