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Unraveling the Complexity of Mobile Application Permissions: Strategies to Enhance Users’ Privacy Education

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  • Rena Lavranou

    (Ionian University (IURC), Greece)

  • Stylianos Karagiannis

    (Ionian University (IURC), Greece)

  • Aggeliki Tsohou

    (Ionian University (IURC), Greece)

  • Emmanouil Magkos

    (Ionian University (IURC), Greece)

Abstract

Smartphones and other mobile devices have seamlessly integrated into our daily lives offering a multitude of possibilities through various applications. However, this convenience comes at a cost, due to the excessive usage of device permissions claimed by the applications. The management of information privacy in mobile applications presents a formidable challenge for users. For instance, users are confronted with intricate privacy decisions, including the configuration of application permission settings. Unfortunately, many users lack adequate knowledge about how applications utilize their personal data. This research investigates the permissions of seven most popular mobile applications and provides a program to enable the extraction and categorization of permissions. The extracted information, datasets, and insights enrich the foundation of privacy education. The results can be used by educators who can develop workshops that immerse participants in this challenging topic. Therefore, this research paper contributes to the topics of privacy education and privacy awareness.

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  • Rena Lavranou & Stylianos Karagiannis & Aggeliki Tsohou & Emmanouil Magkos, 2023. "Unraveling the Complexity of Mobile Application Permissions: Strategies to Enhance Users’ Privacy Education," European Journal of Engineering and Technology Research, European Open Science, pages 87-95, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejeng0:y:2023:id:63141
    DOI: 10.24018/ejeng.2023.1.CIE.3141
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