PhD Researcher in Digital Privacy and Security

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Nijmegen, Gelderland, Nederland Radboud University Voltijd

Position Overview: The rapid evolution of consumer technology has introduced significant challenges to the digital rights and welfare of users. Many online platforms and applications have adopted a model that prioritizes profit through the exploitation of personal data, often at the expense of user privacy. Major tech companies frequently utilize manipulative design strategies to retain user engagement and entrench users within their ecosystems. Furthermore, artificial intelligence firms often exploit user-generated content without regard for privacy or intellectual property regulations.

Legislative Landscape: Various jurisdictions worldwide are attempting to address these issues through new laws and regulations, such as the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Digital Services Act (DSA). However, the effectiveness of these measures is often limited, and enforcement remains sluggish.

Challenges in Privacy: A notable consequence of privacy legislation is the proliferation of complex privacy policies and cookie consent notices. These documents can create a false sense of control for users, who are often overwhelmed by legal jargon that they are unlikely to comprehend. A more fundamental approach is necessary, where users' privacy and digital rights are integrated into systems from the outset, rather than relying on last-minute agreements to privacy notices.

Research Focus: As a PhD candidate specializing in online privacy and digital rights, your research will aim to foster a future where technology holistically respects users' digital rights throughout the entire application lifecycle. This involves:

  • Identifying threats posed by current and emerging technologies to users' rights.
  • Examining how various stakeholders address these threats.
  • Proposing strategies to promote a comprehensive consideration of users' rights.

The Digital Security group adopts an empirical approach to these inquiries, employing both technical assessments to identify and quantify security and privacy challenges at scale, as well as methodologies from human-computer interaction, including surveys and interviews, to understand the human factors involved and explore potential improvements.

Research Topics: Your specific research focus will be tailored to your interests, with potential topics including:

  • Large-scale assessments of privacy issues on websites, mobile applications, and smart devices.
  • Analysis of deceptive design practices in online services that may harm users.
  • Investigation of countermeasures against online tracking and strategies for digital self-defense.
  • Conducting surveys and interviews with end users and developers regarding their awareness and handling of risks to digital rights.
  • Comparative analysis and enhancement of privacy notices, such as cookie banners and privacy policies.

Supervision and Impact: You will be guided by Assistant Professor Christine Utz in your research endeavors, with the goal of publishing findings in prestigious international academic conferences. Beyond academic contributions, your research has the potential to illuminate violations of users' digital rights by online services, advocate for ethical and user-centered alternatives, and inform stakeholders about the effectiveness of existing and forthcoming regulations concerning user privacy and digital rights.

Teaching Responsibilities: Approximately 10% of your time (0.1 FTE) will be dedicated to assisting with educational activities within the department, which may include tutoring practical assignments, grading coursework, and supervising student projects.



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