Privacy And Web 3.0: Implementing Trust and Learning from Social Networks

Bouchagiar, George (2018) Privacy And Web 3.0: Implementing Trust and Learning from Social Networks. Review of European Studies, 10 (4). pp. 16-32. ISSN 1918-7173

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Abstract

After having shifted from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0, scientists welcome the advent of Web 3.0, an environment where meaning is added to data. While in the Semantic Web people are no longer users, but part of the emerging applications, producers, subjects and beneficiaries of the Big Data, however, opaque processing of personal data poses tremendous risks and dangers for individuals. Given the new era of Big Data this paper studies firms’ purposes and practices to detect some emerging privacy risks. Moreover, theories that deal with social networks are examined to conclude that, even if people state that they value their privacy, however, they often disclose a huge volume of personal information. Taking into account that today’s European concept of privacy is conceptualized in negative terms this paper also proposes the implementation of trust and loyalty into the privacy concept through flexible fiduciary laws. Furthermore, data portability is discussed to detect its potential as a strategic feature, a key tool that will enhance trust. Finally, further scenarios and proposals are submitted, in our attempt to answer the question whether the European concept of privacy could be re-shaped for the benefit of individuals.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Science Global Plos > Multidisciplinary
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Date Deposited: 10 Jul 2023 06:18
Last Modified: 26 Oct 2023 04:43
URI: http://ebooks.manu2sent.com/id/eprint/1312

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