Privacy and Rationality in Individual Decision Making
IEEE Security & Privacy, 3(1): 26-33 Feb 2005 http://doi.org/10.1109/MSP.2005.22
Posted: 6 Jan 2019 Last revised: 18 Jan 2023
Date Written: 2005
Abstract
Traditional theory suggests consumers should be able to manage their privacy. Yet, empirical and theoretical research suggests that consumers often lack enough information to make privacy-sensitive decisions and, even with sufficient information, are likely to trade off long-term privacy for short-term benefits.
Keywords: Privacy, Rationality, Individual Decision Making
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Acquisti, Alessandro and Grossklags, Jens and Grossklags, Jens, Privacy and Rationality in Individual Decision Making (2005). IEEE Security & Privacy, 3(1): 26-33 Feb 2005
http://doi.org/10.1109/MSP.2005.22, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3305365
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