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Considering privacy in the development of multi-media communications

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This paper discusses the privacy implications of multi-media communications systems by examining how privacy issues arise and are dealt with by the researchers who are simultaneously developing and using such systems. While several design principles are emerging from this process that can guide future developments, it is argued that greater attention to privacy concerns will be needed as these new communications technologies are applied more widely.

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Clement, A. Considering privacy in the development of multi-media communications. Comput Supported Coop Work 2, 67–88 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00749284

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