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Location privacy in pervasive computing

Authors :
Frank Stajano
Alastair R. Beresford
Source :
IEEE Pervasive Computing. 2:46-55
Publication Year :
2003
Publisher :
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2003.

Abstract

As location-aware applications begin to track our movements in the name of convenience, how can we protect our privacy? This article introduces the mix zone-a new construction inspired by anonymous communication techniques-together with metrics for assessing user anonymity. It is based on frequently changing pseudonyms.

Subjects

Subjects :
Information privacy
Ubiquitous computing
Privacy software
Computer science
business.industry
Internet privacy
Computer security
computer.software_genre
Computer Science Applications
Active Bat
Computational Theory and Mathematics
Mix network
Location aware
ComputingMilieux_COMPUTERSANDSOCIETY
business
computer
Pseudonymity
Software
Anonymity

Details

ISSN :
15361268
Volume :
2
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
IEEE Pervasive Computing
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........74c73469875cfee570c351577600e86b

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