The Politics of Personal Information

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The book explores the evolution of population surveillance and privacy legislation in West Germany during the 1970s and 1980s, a time marked by cultural transformation and political division. It examines how advancements in information technology disrupted traditional norms regarding personal data use, leading to new social conflicts related to governance in the welfare state. Through extensive archival research and innovative theoretical analysis, it provides a comprehensive understanding of the politics surrounding personal information in the early information society.