scholarly journals Online Privacy and Information Disclosure by Consumers

2020 ◽  
Vol 110 (2) ◽  
pp. 569-595 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shota Ichihashi
Keyword(s):  
Information Disclosure ◽  
Online Privacy ◽  
Single Product ◽  
Consumer Privacy ◽  
Total Surplus ◽  
Consumer Benefits ◽  
Product Models ◽  
Product Recommendations ◽  
Price Discriminate

I study the welfare and price implications of consumer privacy. A consumer discloses information to a multiproduct seller, which learns about his preferences, sets prices, and makes product recommendations. Although the consumer benefits from accurate recommendations, the seller may use the information to price discriminate. I show that the seller prefers to commit to not use information for pricing in order to encourage information disclosure. However, this commitment hurts the consumer, who could be better off by precommitting to withhold some information. In contrast to single-product models, total surplus may be lower if the seller can base prices on information. (JEL D11, D83, L81, M31)

“I’m not a kid anymore!” Towards a teen-centric approach of online privacy management

MedienJournal ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-54
Author(s):  
Isabell Koinig
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Present Article ◽  
Information Disclosure ◽  
Online Privacy ◽  
Privacy Management ◽  
Theoretical Contribution ◽  
Social Media Networks ◽  
Individual Privacy ◽  
Willingness To Disclose

The youth constitutes the largest user base of social media networks. While this generation has grown up in a digitally immersed environment, they are still not immune to the dangers the online space bears. Hence, maintaining their privacy is paramount. The present article presents a theoretical contribution, that is based on a review of relevant articles. It sets out to investigate the importance adolescents attribute to online privacy, which is likely to influence their willingness to disclose data. In line with a “new privacy paradox”, information disclosure is seen as unavoidable, given the centrality of social networks to adolescents’ lives. This goes hand in hand with individual privacy management. As individuals often lack knowledge as to how to protect their privacy, it is essential to educate the youth about their possibilities, equipping them with agency and self-responsibilization. This corresponds with a teen-centric approach to privacy as proposed by the TOSS framework.

“I’m not a kid anymore!” Towards a teen-centric approach of online privacy management

MedienJournal ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-54
Author(s):  
Isabell Koinig
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Present Article ◽  
Information Disclosure ◽  
Online Privacy ◽  
Privacy Management ◽  
Theoretical Contribution ◽  
Social Media Networks ◽  
Individual Privacy ◽  
Willingness To Disclose

The youth constitutes the largest user base of social media networks. While this generation has grown up in a digitally immersed environment, they are still not immune to the dangers the online space bears. Hence, maintaining their privacy is paramount. The present article presents a theoretical contribution, that is based on a review of relevant articles. It sets out to investigate the importance adolescents attribute to online privacy, which is likely to influence their willingness to disclose data. In line with a “new privacy paradox”, information disclosure is seen as unavoidable, given the centrality of social networks to adolescents’ lives. This goes hand in hand with individual privacy management. As individuals often lack knowledge as to how to protect their privacy, it is essential to educate the youth about their possibilities, equipping them with agency and self-responsibilization. This corresponds with a teen-centric approach to privacy as proposed by the TOSS framework.

A Taxonomic View of Consumer Online Privacy Legal Issues, Legislation, and Litigation

Cyber Crime ◽  
2013 ◽  
pp. 1566-1582
Author(s):  
Angelena M. Secor ◽  
J. Michael Tarn
Keyword(s):  
Legal Issues ◽  
Online Privacy ◽  
Business Community ◽  
Relational Model ◽  
Consumer Privacy ◽  
Education And Awareness ◽  
Privacy Legislation ◽  
The Government ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

In this chapter, consumer online privacy legal issues are identified and discussed. Followed by the literature review in consumer online privacy legislation and litigation, a relational model is presented to explore the relationship of the issues, legal protections, and the remedies and risks for not complying with the legal requirements. Two survey studies are used to reinforce the vital need for a stronger role by the government and business community as well as the privacy awareness from online consumers themselves. This chapter is concluded with a vital call for consumer privacy education and awareness and government and legislators’ attention and timely responses with legislation that protects consumers against those who would misuse the technology.

A Taxonomic View of Consumer Online Privacy Legal Issues, Legislation, and Litigation

2009 ◽  
pp. 16-32
Author(s):  
Angelena M. Secor
Keyword(s):  
Legal Issues ◽  
Online Privacy ◽  
Business Community ◽  
Relational Model ◽  
Consumer Privacy ◽  
Education And Awareness ◽  
Privacy Legislation ◽  
The Government ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

In this chapter, consumer online privacy legal issues are identified and discussed. Followed by the literature review in consumer online privacy legislation and litigation, a relational model is presented to explore the relationship of the issues, legal protections, and the remedies and risks for not complying with the legal requirements. Two survey studies are used to reinforce the vital need for a stronger role by the government and business community as well as the privacy awareness from online consumers themselves. This chapter is concluded with a vital call for consumer privacy education and awareness and government and legislators’ attention and timely responses with legislation that protects consumers against those who would misuse the technology.

Consumers' Perceptions of Item-Level RFID Use in FMCG

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wesley Kukard ◽  
Lincoln Wood
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Rfid Technology ◽  
Consumer Privacy ◽  
Consumer Benefits ◽  
Item Level ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Privacy Risks ◽  
Privacy Issues

This research explores how perceived consumer benefits affect the perceived privacy risks from implementation of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags at an item-level in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry. Two new categories measure the benefits and risks: in-store and after-sales. These specific categories allow the respondents' willingness to accept RFID to be evaluated using a quantitative survey focused on the primary household grocery purchasers within the USA. The results suggest differences in perceptions of the in-store and after-sales risks and benefits of RFID use. While consumers are aware of privacy risks while using RFID technology, they would be willing to use the technology if sufficient benefits are available. This research moves the discussion away from a focus on consumer privacy issues to a balanced privacy/benefits approach for consumers and how that might affect their technology acceptance, suggesting that careful management of consumer benefits might allow FMCG firms to introduce RFID technology to support their global supply chains.

The Welfare Effects of Bundling in Multichannel Television Markets

2012 ◽  
Vol 102 (2) ◽  
pp. 643-685 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory S Crawford ◽  
Ali Yurukoglu
Keyword(s):  
Welfare Effects ◽  
Total Surplus ◽  
Consumer Benefits ◽  
Short Run ◽  
Using Data ◽  
A La Carte

We measure how the bundling of television channels affects short-run welfare. We estimate an industry model of viewership, demand, pricing, bundling, and input-market bargaining using data on ratings, purchases, prices, bundles, and input costs. We conduct simulations of à la carte policies that require distributors to offer individual channels for sale to consumers. We estimate that negotiated input costs rise by 103.0 percent under à la carte. These higher input costs offset consumer benefits from purchasing individual channels. Mean consumer and total surplus change by an estimated —5.4 to 0.2 percent and —1.7 to 6.0 percent, respectively. (JEL D12, L11, L51, L82, M31)

scholarly journals The internet and consumer privacy - shopping basket or too hard basket

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Dale Stephens
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Online Privacy ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Consumer Privacy ◽  
Law And Policy ◽  
The World ◽  
Online Shoppers ◽  
Use Of The Internet

<p>The Internet has rapidly become the world’s most prevalent form of communication. It can be accessed twenty-four hours a day from virtually any location in the world from a myriad of technologically savvy devices. Internet users can keep up to date with world events, watch movies, listen to music, interact with government agencies, analyse business trends, undertake research and maintain contact with people anywhere. The Internet also provides the ability for users to shop ‘online’ with virtually any product or service supplier anywhere in the world. This has created concerns regarding the use of personal information obtained through the medium of the Internet. An individual’s right to privacy is a right enshrined in legislation and through tort law. With the uptake of technology and the burgeoning use of the Internet the subject of online privacy has become a complex issue for law and policy makers both in New Zealand and internationally. The aim of this paper is to look at the online shopper or consumer and how their information could be protected. This paper looks at the key areas of privacy legislation, the storage of data and the rise of new technologies including ‘cloud’ computing and suggests that the complexity of online privacy is such that a different approach to access and use of personal information of online shoppers may be required. The rate of technology change, the enormity of the data capture situation and the international accessibility of the Internet are all factors that create an almost impossible situation for ensuring consumer privacy so this paper proposes that the onus moves away from the law and policy makers and put into the hands of the users of the Internet.</p>

scholarly journals Protecting Consumer Privacy and Data Security: Regulatory Challenges and Potential Future Directions

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Corones ◽  
Juliet Davis
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Data Security ◽  
The United States ◽  
Online Privacy ◽  
Criminal Proceedings ◽  
Consumer Privacy ◽  
Security Breaches ◽  
Consumer Law ◽  
Privacy Act ◽  
Legal Obligations

This article considers the regulatory problems of online tracking behaviour, lack of consent to data collection, and the security of data collected with or without consent. Since the mid-1990s the United States Federal Trade Commission has been using its power under the United States consumer protection regime to regulate these problems. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), on the other hand, has yet to bring civil or criminal proceedings for online privacy or data security breaches, which indicates a reluctance to employ the Australian Consumer Law (‘ACL’) in this field.1 Recent legislative action instead points to a greater application of the specifically targeted laws under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (‘Privacy Act’), and the powers of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), to protect consumer privacy and data security. This article contends that while specific legislation setting out, and publicly enforcing, businesses’ legal obligations with respect to online privacy and data protection is an appropriate regulatory response, the ACL's broad, general protections and public and/or private enforcement mechanisms also have a role to play in protecting consumer privacy and data security.

Parental Mediation Strategies and Their Role on Youths’ Online Privacy Disclosure and Protection

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Grazia Lo Cricchio ◽  
Benedetta E. Palladino ◽  
Androulla Eleftheriou ◽  
Annalaura Nocentini ◽  
Ersilia Menesini
Keyword(s):  
Privacy Protection ◽  
Information Disclosure ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Parental Mediation ◽  
Online Privacy ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Privacy Management ◽  
Scientific Databases

Abstract. The amount of personal information shared online every day by youths without control has raised concerns about their vulnerability to privacy disclosure. Parental mediation strategies have been considered as important aspects that can contribute to the reduction of online-related risks. However, research on this field has shown puzzling results and there is not a consistent investigation of the specific role of parental mediation in youths’ online privacy management. Therefore, this systematic review was aimed at examining the evidence for associations between different parental mediation strategies and aspects of both privacy disclosure and protection. The search was conducted in December 2019 in the SCOPUS and Web of Science scientific databases and resulted in 17 studies that have been included in our review. Taken together, the results confirm that mediation practices can be considered as important variables for the reduction of information disclosure and for enhancing privacy protection. However, some specificities emerged. Restrictive forms of mediation showed clear negative associations with disclosing behaviors, whereas active strategies showed more contrasting results. Moreover, restrictive practices seemed to be less linked to attitudes and beliefs of privacy protection than active forms. More research is needed concerning the role of co-viewing strategies. Findings were discussed in terms of future research and intervention.

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