Privacy theory in practice: designing a user interface for managing location privacy on mobile devices

ABSTRACT

Disclosing the current location of a person can seriously affect their privacy, but many apps request location information to provide location-based services. Simultaneously, these apps provide only crude controls for location privacy settings (sharing all or nothing). There is an ongoing discussion about rights of users regarding their location privacy (e.g. in the context of the General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR). GDPR requires data collectors to notify users about data collection and to provide them with opt-out options. To address these requirements, we propose a set of user interface (UI) controls for fine-grained management of location privacy settings based on privacy theory (Westin), privacy by design principles and general UI design principles. The UI notifies users about the state of location data sharing and provides controls for adjusting location sharing preferences. It addresses three key issues: whom to share location with, when to share it, and where to share it. Results of a user study (N=23) indicate that (1) the proposed interface led to a greater sense of control, that (2) it was usable and well received, and that (3) participants were keen on using it in real life. Our findings can inform the development of interfaces to manage location privacy.     

Antimicrobial Activity of Parabens in Submicron Emulsions Stabilized with Lecithin

Antimicrobial efficacy of methyl and propylparaben combination as potential preservatives for submicron emulsions, and the effect of oil and lecithin concentration on the microbial growth were investigated. Parabens were ineffective in standard or doubled concentrations as per pharmacopoeial criteria. Poor growth inhibition and multiplication of reference strains point to protective and growth properties of submicron emulsions. No correlation was observed between oil/lecithin ratio and efficacy of parabens; partitioning of the latter into the oily phase and lipophilic domains could be the reason for such effect. Further studies are necessary to establish a stable and safe composition of such formulations.     

Compensation paradox: the influence of monetary rewards on user behaviour

Many e-commerce companies collect users’ personal data for marketing purposes despite privacy concerns. Information-collecting companies often offer a monetary reward to users to alleviate privacy concerns and ease the collection of personal information. This study focused on the negative effects of monetary rewards on both information privacy concerns (IPC) and information disclosure. A survey approach was used to collect data and 370 final responses were analysed using a two-way analysis of variance and a binomial logistic regression model. The results show that monetary rewards increase IPC when an information-collecting company requires sensitive information. Additional results indicate that building trust is a more effective way of collecting personal data. This study identifies how organisations can best execute information-collection activities and contributes additional insights for academia and practitioners.     

A numerical algorithm for image sequence inpainting that preserves fine textures

We describe a fast, reliable and automatic algorithm for image sequence inpainting that combines spatio-temporal interpolation with fine texture preservation inside missing areas. The algorithm provides an estimate of the inpainting error by using an automatic geometric recognition of missing regions. Computational kernels are sparse linear systems solved using Generalized Minimum RESidual iterative method equipped with AMG multigrid preconditioner. Experiments on synthetic and real data are discussed.     

征信过程中个人信用信息隐私权的法律保护

征信机构在征集、利用个人信用信息的过程中,由于对个人信息的披露易给个人权益造成损害。如何避免个人隐私受到侵犯,是个人征信建设必须要考虑的问题。文中在分析信用立法较完善国家的经验的基础上,对我国征信过程中个人信用信息隐私权的立法提出建议。     

Tailoring Flavonoids’ Antioxidant Properties Through Covalent Immobilization Into Dual Stimuli Responsive Polymers

With the aim to modulate the flavonoid antioxidant properties, catechin and quercetin were covalently inserted into hydrogel networks by free radical grafting procedure. The effective conjugation of both flavonoids into the polymer chains was checked by FT-IR analyses. Water uptake measurements and calorimetric analyses proved the pH- and thermo-responsiveness. The effect of temperature on antioxidant properties were evaluated as scavenging ability and redox performance, while the determination of the ability to preserve folic acid from UV degradation proved the pH responsiveness. Data show that the matrices are more effective in the swollen than in the shrunken state.     

经济欠发达地区非文保民居保护思考

在田野调查基础上,梳理了经济欠发达地区民居的主要类型,并综述非文物保护单位民居在现阶段保护现状和典型问题;分析了该类民居保护过程中各方力量的博弈状态,总结了保护中的难点与重点问题。最后提出具体保护策略,以期为经济欠发达地区非文保单位民居保护提供可资参考的措施支持。     

保温隔热防水一体化的新型屋面水泥波形瓦及施工

保温隔热防水的水泥波形瓦的原材料由水泥、保温材料、防水憎水乳液组成。该瓦集保温隔热、防水、轻质于一体,施工简便,施工时间短,综合成本低。施工技术包括阴槽流沟施工、屋面瓦施工、脊瓦施工和节点处理。     

浅析昭庙建筑的保护

介绍了香山昭庙古建筑的概况、历史特色,通过调查分析,对香山昭庙古建筑的现状及其建筑特点进行了分析,并针对昭庙的保护提出了相关的建议,为今后同类寺庙古建筑的保护工作提供了一定指导。     

中上扬子区层序样式对盖层封闭性的控制作用

中上扬子区海相沉积主要表现为T型、H型和TH型3种层序样式,不同层序样式对成藏要素的控制作用不同。相对于T型、TH型,盖层沉积及演化主要受H型样式控制。对于泥质岩盖层,H型样式的二级层序海侵体系域(TST)下部的盖层质量较好;对于膏盐岩盖层,它们多出现于快速海侵、缓慢海退的H型样式的二级层序高水位体系域(HST)中。同时,H型样式泥岩在三级层序内的TST也有利于油气封盖;在湖南古丈县罗依溪镇的栖凤隧道剖面上,由HST到TST,突破压力从小变大,比表面积从大变小,页岩中的砂质含量变小、灰质含量增大,显然,H型样式泥质岩类盖层TST明显比HST好。