Inclusive Privacy Design for Older Adults Living in Ambient Assisted Living

Abstract

Ambient assisted living (AAL) environments support independence and quality of life of older adults However, in an AAL environment, privacy-related issues (e.g., unawareness, information disclosure, and lack of support) directly impact older adults and bystanders (e.g., caregivers, service providers, etc.). We explore the privacy challenges that both older adults and bystanders face in AAL. We call for inclusive privacy design and recommend following areas of improvement: consent, notification, and consideration for cultural differences.