Data privacy-related behavior and concerns of activity tracking technology users from Germany and the USA

被引:8
作者
Ilhan, Aylin [1 ]
Fietkiewicz, Kaja J. [1 ]
机构
[1] Heinrich Heine Univ Dusseldorf, Informat Sci, Dusseldorf, Germany
关键词
Fitness tracking; Privacy; Information management; Information-seeking behavior; Privacy concerns; Activity tracking technologies; SOCIAL MEDIA; INFORMATION; CALCULUS; PARADOX; DISCLOSURE; LITERACY; ADOPTION; MODEL;
D O I
10.1108/AJIM-03-2020-0067
中图分类号
TP [自动化技术、计算机技术];
学科分类号
0812 ;
摘要
Purpose This investigation aims to examine the differences and similarities between activity tracking technology users from two regions (the USA and Germany) in their intended privacy-related behavior. The focus lies on data handling after hypothetical discontinuance of use, data protection and privacy policy seeking, and privacy concerns. Design/methodology/approach The data was collected through an online survey in 2019. In order to identify significant differences between participants from Germany and the USA, the chi-squared test and the Mann-Whitney U test were applied. Findings The intensity of several privacy-related concerns was significantly different between the two groups. The majority of the participants did not inform themselves about the respective data privacy policies or terms and conditions before installing an activity tracking application. The majority of the German participants knew that they could request the deletion of all their collected data. In contrast, only 35% out of 68 participants from the US knew about this option. Research limitations/implications This study intends to raise awareness about managing the collected health and fitness data after stopping to use activity tracking technologies. Furthermore, to reduce privacy and security concerns, the involvement of the government, companies and users is necessary to handle and share data more considerably and in a sustainable way. Originality/value This study sheds light on users of activity tracking technologies from a broad perspective (here, participants from the USA and Germany). It incorporates not only concerns and the privacy paradox but (intended) user behavior, including seeking information on data protection and privacy policy and handling data after hypothetical discontinuance of use of the technology.
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页数:21
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