Alastair R. Beresford, Frank Stajano
Abstract
As location-aware applications begin to track our movements in the name of convenience, how can we protect our privacy? This article introduces the mix zone-a new construction inspired by anonymous communication techniques-together with metrics for assessing user anonymity. It is based on frequently changing pseudonyms.
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As location-aware applications begin to track our movements in the name of convenience, how can we protect our privacy? This article introduces the mix zone-a new construction inspired by anonymous communication techniques-together with metrics for assessing user anonymity. It is based on frequently changing pseudonyms.
Key concepts: Computer science, Anonymity, Ubiquitous computing, Computer security, Privacy software, Context-aware pervasive systems, Internet privacy, Information privacy