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DAUIN - GR-16 - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING GROUP - SOFTENG
Developing a browser extension for tracking personal data transfers with a gamification-based approach
keywords AI AUDIT, AI ETHICS, ARTIFICIAL INTELLINGENCE, DATA SCIENCE, DIGITAL SERVICES, EXPERIMENTAL TESTS, GAME DEVELOPMENT, GAMES, GAMIFICATION, PRIVACY, RESPONSIBLE AI, SECURITY TESTING, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, TESTING
Reference persons RICCARDO COPPOLA, ANTONIO VETRO'
External reference persons LAUDADIO LORENZO (lorenzo.laudadio@polito.it)
Research Groups DAUIN - GR-16 - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING GROUP - SOFTENG, DAUIN - GR-22 - Nexa Center for Internet & Society - NEXA
Thesis type RESEARCH / EXPERIMENTAL, RESEARCH, INNOVATIVE
Description DESCRIPTION:
In recent years, the constant sharing of personal data has started to raise several concerns about privacy in the public opinion. However, especially when it comes to web navigation, users usually do not pay much attention to the recipients of their data. This thesis work addresses the problem of personal data transfers outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) in the context of the web, with the use of a gamification-based approach. The goal is to produce a browser extension aimed at increasing users' awareness of their privacy.
THESIS OBJECTIVES:
Select a suitable gamification framework between the existing ones, through a detailed comparison.
Study and identify useful gamification mechanics from the selected framework to include in the development.
Realize a browser extension which could help users in detecting their personal data transfers to third-countries, starting from an existing desktop application.
Set up an experiment to assess the effectiveness of the extension.
Required skills Good programming skills and basic knowledge of common data analytics tools and techniques. Basic knowledge of the working mechanisms of web applications. Curiosity. Grade point average equal to or higher than 26 can be a criterion for selection of candidate.
Notes When sending your application, we kindly ask you to attach the following information:
- list of exams taken in you master degree, with grades and grade point average
- a résumé or equivalent (e.g., linkedin profile), if you already have one
- by when you aim to graduate and an estimate of the time you can devote to the thesis in a typical week
Deadline 10/06/2025
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