Essays about: "Users’ Privacy Concerns"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 89 essays containing the words Users’ Privacy Concerns.

  1. 16. Understanding Informational Privacy Through User Interfaces in Web Applications

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Medieteknik

    Author : Annalisa Spence; Mimmi Svensson; [2023]
    Keywords : Privacy; Information; Interface Design; Web Applications; Communication Privacy Management; Protection Motivation Theory; Integrity; HCI; Privacy Concerns; Quantitative;

    Abstract : This paper critically examines users' perceptions of privacy and security in web applications,emphasizing interface design. Drawing on both quantitative and qualitative data grounded inCPM and PMT theories, our research addresses Internet users' concerns regarding onlineprivacy and security. READ MORE

  2. 17. Centralisation on Decentralised Online Social Networks

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Martin Ryberg Laude; Markus Brewitz; [2023]
    Keywords : Social media; centralised platforms; decentralised; platforms; Mastodon; onboarding flow; user tests; randomisation; centralisation; decentralisation;

    Abstract : The rapid growth of centralised social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook has raised concerns about privacy and the concentration of power held by the companies behind these services. In response, decentralised social media platforms have emerged as alternatives, forming federations of various instances without a single owner. READ MORE

  3. 18. The social media and e-commerce information trade: Is privacy protection a losing game?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Miranda Okello; [2022-08-19]
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    Abstract : Background: As technology progresses and more information is gathered to meet the increasing demands of consumers, - businesses on social media and e-commerce sites are working on becoming increasingly practical and effective in delivering their services (e-services). However, users are becoming increasingly concerned about online privacy and the possibilities of organizations’ exploiting personal, private information, - the benefits of partaking in these e-services are being increasingly questioned. READ MORE

  4. 19. Smart Scooter : Solving e-scooter safety problems with multi-modal, privacy-preserving sensor technology and machine learning

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Beatrice Lovely; [2022]
    Keywords : Smart Devices; Machine Learning; Sensors; Radar; Inertial Measurement Unit; Computer Vision; Smarta Saker; Maskininlärning; Sensorer; Radar; Tröghetsmåttenhet; Dator- seende;

    Abstract : Micromobility ride-share scooters (e-scooters) have become a popular mode of transport in several major cities around the world, yet several safety and accessibility issues stem from how these scooters are operated, including sidewalk riding, unsafe parking and wrong-way riding. This thesis tackles these issues through a novel, privacy-preserving, end-to-end sensor system that employs lightweight machine learning models to provide real-time feedback to users to present unsafe scooter operation. READ MORE

  5. 20. “Big brother sees you” : A qualitative study on users’ experiences with targeted advertising on Facebook

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för geografi, medier och kommunikation (from 2013)

    Author : Marwa Ali; Mikaela Hollgren; [2022]
    Keywords : Targeted advertising; privacy; Facebook; big brother effect; panopticon; Riktad reklam; integritet; Facebook; big brother effekten; panopticon;

    Abstract : As a consequence of the exposure of scandals involving targeted advertising and data collection, privacy concerns have arisen among users of social media, in particular Facebook. Previous research studies demonstrate that consumers have little knowledge about online behavioural advertising and hold misconceptions about it. READ MORE