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The User’s Attitude and Security of Personal Information Depending on the Category of IoT

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New Knowledge in Information Systems and Technologies (WorldCIST'19 2019)

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Abstract

Internet of Things (IoT) is already part of our everyday life and is expected to grow considerably in the coming years. Such an invasion is not without risk, in particular on the privacy level. This study highlights the issue related to the security of personal information as perceived by users. Through an exploratory study conducted with 14 interviewees followed by a confirmatory study with 1006 people, we strive to look for needs and concerns of consumers about the three different categories of IoT. Results reveal that users are willing to use IoT for daily tasks, in particular, smart home devices that they consider relevant for safety purposes or to save the energy of their house and finally to manage their time in a better manner. They are willing to provide their personal information when they feel that they control these smart devices. Hence, the user’s attitude and the security of perceived personal information vary according to the category of IoT. Results also show significant differences between men and women regarding the category of IoT they would prefer to buy as well as the main criteria they consider when purchasing smart devices.

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  1. Léonard de Vinci Pôle Universitaire, Research Center, Paris-La Défense, France

    Basma Taieb

  2. ESCE International Business School, 10 rue Sextius Michel, 75015, Paris, France

    Jean-Éric Pelet

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  1. Departamento de Engenharia Informática, Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

    Álvaro Rocha

  2. The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA

    Hojjat Adeli

  3. Faculdade de Engenharia/LIACC, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal

    Luís Paulo Reis

  4. DIMES, Università della Calabria, Arcavacata di Rende, Italy

    Sandra Costanzo

Appendix 1. Measurement Scales

Appendix 1. Measurement Scales

Construct

Source

Attitude of user

Using Internet of things/smart devices is a good idea

It is useful to use Internet of things/smart devices

Using Internet of things/smart devices is a wise idea

Using Internet of things/smart devices is pleasant

I like the idea of using Internet of things/smart devices

I would use Internet of things/smart devices voluntarily

I would enjoy using Internet of things/smart devices

 

Security pf personal information

I feel apprehensive about using Internet of things/smart devices

I am worried about the amount of personal information you may be revealing

I would hesitate to use a wearable device as in the case I make mistakes I could not correct them

Internet of things/smart devices makes me feel somewhat uncomfortable

I am concerned that the Internet of things/smart devices may collect too much personal information

As a result of me using Internet of things/smart devices, information about me which I consider private is now more readily available to others

As a result of me using Internet of things/smart devices, information about me is out there, and if used, it will invade my privacy

When providing personal information in order to use the Internet of things/smart devices, I am concerned that it may be a means of getting hold of information on myself for other purposes

I am concerned that Internet of things/smart devices share my personal information with other entities without requesting my authorization

 

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Taieb, B., Pelet, JÉ. (2019). The User’s Attitude and Security of Personal Information Depending on the Category of IoT. In: Rocha, Á., Adeli, H., Reis, L., Costanzo, S. (eds) New Knowledge in Information Systems and Technologies. WorldCIST'19 2019. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 931. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-16184-2_41

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