Beginnings in protecting privacy by pretentious invasion

Abstract

Privacy in countries such as India is poorly protected by the legislative and is under increasing threat from new technologies. Strong cultural elements in Indian society multiply the issue. A democratic alternative could be to provoke individuals to come forward and discuss their issues. This will enable better designs of current and future systems especially in the workplace, which collect and maintain private information. To stimulate this participatory environment this paper develops scenarios imagining an invasive environment. The scenarios include one in which a rest-room displays one's identity and another in which a coffee cup keeps track of one's language. Initial reviews on these scenarios provide insights into the approach.

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