Data Controvesies 2019
Managing privacy in an increasingly survalience state is an ongoing
challenge for any Internet citizen. In this talk I will attempt to
explain how two common Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) work. Then
use this new understanding to discuss how these technologies protect us
in some situations but not others.
Dr Kami Vaniea is a Lecturer
in Cyber Security and Privacy in the School of Informatics at the
University of Edinburgh. Her work is in the area of human factors of
security and privacy with the goal of making technologies more
accessible for people who have limited prior experience with security.
Her current projects include: Internet of Things security awareness,
barriers to software update installation, making safe online choices,
and helping app designers build security into their apps. Her research
looks at how to assist users in making informed security and privacy
choices by providing relevant feedback about their choices and
options.
Currently Dr Vaniea heads the Technology Usability Lab
In Privacy and Security (TULIPS). She is also an active member of the
Security and Privacy group at U. Edinburgh which was recently recognised
as an Academic Center of Excellence in Cyber Security Research by EPSRC
and the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC). Dr. Vaniea was
previously an Assistant Professor in the School of Informatics and
Computing at Indiana University, a Post Doc at Michigan State
University, and her PhD is from Carnegie Mellon University's Computer
Science Department.