This document discusses information privacy and related topics. It defines information and privacy, explaining that information privacy relates to the collection and dissemination of data, technology, and public expectations of privacy. It outlines various types of information and privacy, including healthcare records, criminal records, and different forms of online privacy. Laws around privacy are classified as general privacy laws and specific privacy laws regulating certain information types. The document provides ways to protect privacy, such as using firewalls, encryption, and anti-spam software. It also summarizes privacy index rankings for different countries and discusses future concerns regarding defining private information and preventing data breaches.