Article Information:
Author(s):
David Wright, Serge Gutwirth, Michael Friedewald
Journal:
foresight
Year:
2007
Volume:
9
Issue:
2
Page:
46 - 59
DOI:
10.1108/14636680710737759
Publisher:
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Abstract:
Purpose – To identify safeguards against threats and vulnerabilities posed by the emerging world of ambient intelligence.
Design/methodology/approach – Dark scenarios were constructed to highlight the threats and vulnerabilities; safeguards are identified to address those threats and vulnerabilities and recommendations for specific stakeholders are made for implementing those safeguards.
Findings – A multiplicity of threats and vulnerabilities can be expected in the emerging world of ambient intelligence, and a multiplicity of safeguards are similarly necessary to address those.
Research limitations/implications – Additional technological research is necessary in order to develop some of the safeguards envisaged as necessary.
Practical implications – The existing legal and regulatory regime suffers from various lacunae and must be amended to address AmI challenges. Many stakeholders have important roles to play.
Originality/value – The paper identifies necessary safeguards to protect privacy, identity, trust, security and e-inclusion. It identifies specific recommendations for the European Commission, Member States, industry, civil society organizations, academia and individuals.
Keywords:
Data security,
Privacy
Article Type:
Viewpoint
References:
14 references
Cited by:
1 article
Article URL:
www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/14636680710737759
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