A cautious approach to tech innovation
UMSI professor Kentaro Toyama, suggests slowing the pace of technological innovation to allow for cost and benefit conversations.
Tag Archives: privacy
Advertising in apps: Decisions behind those targeted, sometimes invasive ads we see
New research from the School of Information shows those who create the apps we use are not making decisions about which ads are attached to their apps, but they are picking which ad networks are used. And those often-arbitrary choices may be making us vulnerable to questionable ads and data privacy concerns. “Despite this reliance on ads, we… Read More »
Video: Interview with Sol Bermann, U-M CISO
Sol Bermann, executive director of information assurance and chief information security officer (CISO) for U-M, was recently interviewed by “EDUCAUSE Review” about the growing need for privacy management, the policies and laws in place to protect our privacy, and how big data has changed the game. In a wide-ranging interview, Bermann discusses: The difference between a chief privacy… Read More »
Better protection for U-M networks
ITS began implementing components of a greatly enhanced network security threat detection and mitigation system in late June. This approach combines cutting edge technologies, open source tools, and U-M’s MITN threat intelligence framework to provide a security solution that scales across U-M networks. It will allow ITS to: Detect and mitigate network threats across more U-M networks. Extend… Read More »
UMSI researcher: Alexa’s deletion feature a good first step for better privacy
Florian Schaub, School of Information, says the larger issue of data collection still needs to be addressed.
Review your MCommunity privacy settings
Your profile Your MCommunity profile shows only information related to your U-M affiliation. For U-M staff members, publicly viewable information includes: name, uniqname, email address, U-M affiliation, title, and U-M work phone number and address. You can choose privacy settings for additional information about yourself, such as your notice or description. You can choose whether the additional information… Read More »
Transfer file ownership before people leave the university
When U-M employees leave the university or transfer from one unit to another, it is important to transfer ownership of files, MCommunity groups, and other digital resources needed for university business. See these resources for tips and information: Leaving U-M U-M Termination Checklist (downloadable Excel file from U-M Human Resources) Plan ahead to avoid disruptions and protect privacy… Read More »
Researchers raise awareness about privacy risks of APIs
Search the web for information about what to feed your new puppy, and you’ll soon start receiving ads from pet food companies. Or read an article about a cruise ship, and you’ll start seeing vacation travel offers in your news feed. This monitoring of online activity might be off-putting for some, but research shows that many of us… Read More »
More light needed on medical ‘shadow’ records
Official medical records are protected by strict privacy laws. But everyone who wears a fitness tracker, uses a health app, shops online, searches the internet for health information, or posts about their health creates a “shadow record” of that data. A team led by U-M researchers Nicholson Price and Kayte Spector-Bagdady reviewed current laws and regulations surrounding these… Read More »
Scholars & privacy experts examine privacy at Privacy@Michigan
The annual event, hosted by the UMSI and U-M Information Assurance, brings together faculty, researchers, students, and staff for multidisciplinary conversations about privacy’s role in society.
Everything you ever wanted to know about privacy
Miss out on Privacy@Michigan? Don’t worry, you can watch the recording and catch up on the online conversation. We’ve also uploaded digital copies of many of the printed handouts distributed at the event.
Privacy@Michigan takes the conversation online
To say Privacy@Michigan 2019 was well-connected would be an understatement. Online conversations happened throughout the day on Twitter and continued on Reddit Tuesday.
Practice and encourage good digital citizenship
Do you long for more civility in social media, comment sections, and online discussions? Consider what you can do, and encourage others to be better digital citizens.
Does GDPR apply to your data? A new toolkit can help
A toolkit is now available to help your unit comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which went into effect in May.
U-M Ph.D. student in CSE named Facebook Fellow
Allison McDonald, a third-year PhD student in CSE, has received a 2019 Facebook Fellowship.
Florian Schaub publishes book on privacy in computing
Florian Schaub, an assistant professor in the School of Information, is the co-author of the book Privacy in Mobile and Pervasive Computing, which has just been released. Schaub and his co-author dissect and discuss the privacy implications of mobile and pervasive computing technology. They not only look at how technology affects our expectations of (and ability to enjoy) privacy, but they… Read More »
Protecting medical devices from cybersecurity threats
Medical devices capable of transmitting health information and connecting to Michigan Medicine’s networks offer improvements to the effective delivery of patient care, but they also may introduce privacy and security concerns. Michigan Medicine’s Information Assurance (IA) program has been raising awareness of these concerns and developing new approaches to address these vulnerabilities. As a major step, Michigan Medicine… Read More »
Only store sensitive data in approved services—check the guide!
Do you work with sensitive data? Any time you are thinking about using a storage or collaboration service for sensitive university data—whether in the cloud or at U-M: Check the Sensitive Data Guide first to see which services are approved for your data type. If the service you want to use is not listed in the guide, ask… Read More »
Hey, Alexa, stop listening to everything I say
Smart speakers like Amazon’s Alexa and Google Home that can give you the weather forecast, play your favorite tunes, or control the lights in your house are a hot ticket item for the holidays. But not for everyone. Recent research from the U-M School of Information looked at privacy perceptions, concerns, and privacy-seeking behaviors with smart speakers. Florian… Read More »
Did you miss SUMIT 2018? Watch the recorded sessions now
The 14th annual Security at University of Michigan IT (SUMIT) was held on October 25, 2018. Videos and photos of all SUMIT_2018 presentations are now available.