DocumentCode :
3193267
Title :
Location Privacy in Mobile Telephony Networks -- Conflict of Interest between Safety, Security and Privacy
Author :
Rechert, Klaus ; Meier, Konrad ; Wehrle, Dennis ; Von Suchodoletz, Dirk
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Eng., Albert-Ludwigs Univ., Freiburg, Germany
fYear :
2011
fDate :
19-22 Oct. 2011
Firstpage :
508
Lastpage :
513
Abstract :
Mobile telephony (e.g. GSM) is today´s most common communication solution. Due to the specific characteristics of mobile communication infrastructure it can provide further real added value to different third parties. Using location information and mobility patterns, it not only contributes to emergency planning as well as safety and security, but also is a driving force behind new commercial services. However, by exploiting the subscriber´s location information and mobility patterns, an individual´s privacy is threatened. We discuss this problem based on an opponent model and show how users may regain control over their mobile handset using a software GSM network stack. While such behavior is rational for an individual subscriber and may not impair the technical functionality of the mobile infrastructure, the additional safety and security provided by the networks will decrease and/or be prevented.
Keywords :
cellular radio; data privacy; mobile communication; mobile handsets; telecommunication network planning; telecommunication security; GSM network; emergency planning; location privacy; mobile communication infrastructure; mobile handset; mobile telephony networks; mobility patterns; safety; security; subscriber location information; Accuracy; GSM; Mobile communication; Mobile computing; Mobile handsets; Privacy; Telephony; GSM; Privacy; Ubiquitous Communication Network;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Internet of Things (iThings/CPSCom), 2011 International Conference on and 4th International Conference on Cyber, Physical and Social Computing
Conference_Location :
Dalian
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1976-9
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/iThings/CPSCom.2011.108
Filename :
6142238
Link To Document :
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