Lawyer, government official, former newspaper reporter and editor; twice selected to write definition of privacy for World Book Encyclopedia, university instructor, journalist since 1959. 

* “The Godfather of Privacy,” says Washington attorney Stephen C. Leckar

“Still most valuable newsletter in the privacy world,” says Roger Clarke, Australian National University

Publisher of Compilation of State and Federal Privacy Laws, 2002, with current updated supplements each year, plus consolidated hard copy and electronic editions merging the 2002 book and all subsequent supplements.

"Block Island Trivia: Quiz for a Rainy Day" (2003 and 2008) is a fun quiz book about the tiny island off the Atlantic coast of R.I. "Naked in Nature" was published as an eBook with the title "Erotic Tales of Skinny Dipping, in Art and Literature" (2011).             

Nominated for American Book Award, 1980

Works in progress: collected essays on public affairs, "A Left-Hander's Owner's Manual"

Privacy Journal
Descriptions of books by Robert Ellis Smith and ordering information. Excerpts from his monthly newsletter. Tips for protecting privacy.

Block Island Trivia
Ordering information for a fun-filled quiz book for readers of all ages who love Block Island, Rhode Island.

Naked in Nature, an anthology of art and literature
Ordering information for a sensual collection of the best writing, great art, and photography depicting nudity outdoors.

Order Smith's books at amazon.com
Look for "Ben Franklin's Web Site," also "Compilation of State and Federal Privacy Laws," also "Block Island Trivia." All three titles available at www.kindle.com.