Method, Apparatus, and Computer Program Product for Privacy Management

Abstract

An apparatus for privacy management may include a processor. The processor may be configured to access one or more privacy options. In this regard, each privacy option may be configured to provide members of one or more groups access to content. The processor may also be configured to provide for selection of a privacy option in association with the content. Associated methods and computer program products may also be provided.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to management of access to shared information and, more particularly, relate to an apparatus, method and a computer program product for privacy management of shared information.BACKGROUND[0002]The modern communications era has brought about a tremendous expansion of wireline and wireless networks. Various types of networking technologies have been developed resulting in unprecedented expansion of computer networks, television networks, telephony networks, and the like, fueled by consumer demand. Wireless and mobile networking technologies have addressed related consumer demands, while providing more flexibility and immediacy of information transfer.[0003]Current and future networking technologies continue to facilitate ease of information transfer and convenience to users by expanding the capabilities of mobile electronic devices and other computing devices. However, as the ease of information transfer increa...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]Some exemplary embodiments of the present invention implement a slider tool for selecting a privacy option. In this regard, the slider tool may include a privacy line, where movement along the line indicates more or less privacy. Privacy options may be indicated on the line along with the groups that have been associated with a respective to the privacy option. The slider tool may include a movable slider which can be implemented to select a privacy option.

[0008]Accordingly, in one exemplary embodiment, a method for privacy management is described. The method may include accessing one or more privacy options. In this regard, each privacy option may be configured to provide members of one or more groups access to content. The method may also include providing for selection of a privacy option in association with the content.

[0009]In another exemplary embodiment, an apparatus for privacy management is described. The apparatus may include a processor that may be configured to define one or more privacy options. In this regard, each privacy option may be configured to provide members of one or more groups access to content. The processor may also be configured to provide for selection of a privacy option in association with the content.

[0010]In another exemplary embodiment, a computer program product for providing service invitations is described. The computer program product may include at least one computer-readable storage medium having computer-readable program code instructions stored therein. The computer-readable program code instructions may include first program code instructions, and second program code instructions. The first program code instructions may be configured to define one or more privacy options. In this regard, each privacy option may be configured to provide members of one or more groups access to content. The second program code instructions may be configured to provide for selection of a privacy option in association with the content.

[0011]In yet another exemplary embodiment, an apparatus for privacy management is described. The apparatus may include means for defining one or more privacy options. In this regard, each privacy option may be configured to provide members of one or more groups access to content. The apparatus may also include means for providing for selection of a privacy option in association with the content.

Problems solved by technology

However, since any user of the service may view any content shared by any other user, privacy concerns may develop.

As a result of these privacy concerns, users of the services may be hesitant or even refuse to share content on the service for fear of disclosing personal or otherwise sensitive information.

While some services may provide various privacy mechanisms, difficulty in using many of these mechanisms may also have an adverse effect on content sharing and as result users may again be hesitant or refuse to share content.

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