The Quantification of Bodies in Health by Btihaj Ajana Joaquim Braga Simone Guidi

Author:Btihaj Ajana, Joaquim Braga, Simone Guidi [Btihaj Ajana, Joaquim Braga, Simone Guidi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Reference, Health & Well Being, Medical, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
ISBN: 9781800718852
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
Published: 2021-12-06T05:00:00+00:00

Attitudes Towards Privacy and Data Protection

The generation, collection and ‘sharing’ of data have various implications vis-à-vis privacy issues, some of which might evade the awareness of self-trackers. The survey, as such, asked the participants whether they were familiar with the privacy statements and data regulations surrounding self-tracking, and whether they had any concerns about what happened to their data and who had access to it. 50% of participants reported that they were not familiar with the regulations concerning the data they generated through their use of self-tracking devices and apps. And strikingly, the majority of respondents noted that they were not concerned about the exposure or use of their data by others. Some did not even see why self-tracking data should be private [‘I’ve never given it a second thought. I can’t easily come up with a reason for keeping such information private, either’ (female participant, age range: 26–35); ‘I think those concerns are overrated and somewhat paranoid’ (female participant, age range: 26–35)], trusting that companies would not share their data: ‘I have a decent amount of trust in tracking companies not to release information. More so, I don’t feel there is any particularly damaging information that would be released anyway’ (male participant, age range: over 45); ‘I trust the large corporations (Garmin, Google, etc.) 100% in keeping my data safe, and use it for good purpose. I worry about the public getting to this information, so that bad persons (e.g. thieves) can use the information to their advantage and my disadvantage (steal from me when they know I’m not home). But I trust that the large corporations keep my data safe, and won’t share it with the wrong people’ (male participant, age range: 18–25). Others think that their ‘details are boring’ (female participant, age range: 36–45) or not significant enough to raise concern, as articulated in the following quotes:

I’m but one in seven billion people on the rock called earth, about half have access to the internet, and probably less than a handful have any interest in me or my whereabouts, I’m not planning to run for president or a similar occupation that would bring me to the limelight, but sure, I would prefer my information stay private, but in today’s society, it comes with the cost of convenience. (Male participant, age range: 18–25)

I don’t care – I’m not interesting enough to get monitored. (Female participant, age range: over 45)

Nope. I’ve never really been bothered by who’s watching me or ‘spying’ on me. I consider myself quite boring and don’t imagine anyone using my data for anything other than averages and understanding what to sell me online. (Female participant, age range: 18–25)

If people find out my weight or what I eat it’s not the end of the world. (Female participant, age range: 36–45)

I don’t think any of the information they have will be of any use. (Female participant, age range: 26–35)

I’ve got nothing to hide. But would be annoyed if they added ads. (Female participant, age range: 36–35)

Had not thought that my data would be of any interest to anyone.

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