How we think about protecting data: Game-based study reveals how context shapes decisions
How we think about protecting data: Game-based study reveals how context shapes decisions
How we think about protecting data: Game-based study reveals how context shapes decisions
Peter Dizikes
May, 13, 2025
Summary
A new MIT study reveals that public views on data privacy are flexible and context-dependent. Using a game called Data Slots, researchers found that people value data privacy differently depending on use-case, with personal mobility, health, and utility data rated most sensitive. Played in 18 countries, the game let participants generate and evaluate their own data-use scenarios. Results show that individuals are more open to data use when clear benefits are provided, especially in improving health and workplaces. The study suggests that involving the public in shaping data policies can reduce privacy concerns and lead to more effective, accepted solutions.
Reference
Dizikes, P. (2025, May 13). How we think about protecting data: Game-based study reveals how context shapes decisions. TechXplore. https://techxplore.com/news/2025-05-game-based-reveals-context-decisions.html