Privacy and fair information practices in ubiquitous environments: Research challenges and future directions
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to contribute to the ongoing discourse about the nature of privacy and its role in ubiquitous environments and provide insights for future research.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper analyses the privacy implications of particular characteristics of ubiquitous applications and discusses the fundamental principles and information practices used in digital environments for protecting individuals' private data.
Findings
A significant trend towards shifting privacy protection responsibility from government to the individuals is identified. Also, specific directions for future research are provided with a focus on interdisciplinary research.
Research limitations/implications
This paper identifies key research issues and provides directions for future research.
Originality/value
This study contributes by identifying major challenges that should be addressed, so that a set of “fair information principles” can be applied in the context of ubiquitous environments. It also discusses the limitations of these principles and provides recommendations for future research.
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Citation
Karyda, M., Gritzalis, S., Hyuk Park, J. and Kokolakis, S. (2009), "Privacy and fair information practices in ubiquitous environments: Research challenges and future directions", Internet Research, Vol. 19 No. 2, pp. 194-208. https://doi.org/10.1108/10662240910952346
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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