Understanding Privacy is a 2008 book on privacy by Daniel J. Solove.

The book gives a modern history of the concept of privacy particularly as it is discussed by philosophers and legal theorists.

It provides a framework of many people's concept of privacy and the author's own theory of the outline of what privacy covers.

The book was reviewed by various commentators.

[1][2][3] One reviewer said the book "is a vital text; a must read for all who follow, or engage in, privacy debates.