Workshop on Technology and Consumer Protection (ConPro 2017)

May 25, 2017, San Jose, CA

Call for Papers :

Advances in technology come with countless benefits for society, but these advances sometimes introduce new risks as well. Various characteristics of technology, including its increasing complexity, may present novel challenges in understanding its impact and addressing its risks. Regulatory agencies have broad jurisdiction to protect consumers against certain harmful practices (typically called "deceptive and unfair" practices in the United States), but sophisticated technical analysis may be necessary to assess practices, risks, and more. Moreover, consumer protection covers an incredibly broad range of issues, from substantiation of claims that a smartphone app provides advertised health benefits to the adequacy of practices for securing sensitive customer data.

Topics of Interest

• Security of consumer technology, including potential harm and assessment of harm
• Consumer privacy, including collection or use of consumer information
• Online fraud, scams, and similar crime affecting consumers
• Online advertising, including practices, ecosystems, etc.
• Emerging payment methods
• Usability, particularly in relation to other points on this list
• Disclosure practices
• Relevant consumer attitudes, beliefs, or behavior
• Algorithmic transparency and fairness
• Spam, robocalls, fake reviews, and other applicable advertising topics
• Related social sciences work with a strong technical component
• Other consumer protection issues relating to existing or emerging technologies

Important Dates

• Submissions Due : January 17, 2017 (11:59:59PM ET)
• Notification to Authors : February 14, 2017
• Final Papers Due : March 12, 2017

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