While the literature on permissions from the end-user perspective is rich, there is a lack of
empirical research on why developers request permissions, their conceptualization of …

The ever increasing amount of data on smartphones often contains private information of
others that people interact with via the device. As a result, one user's decisions regarding …

Permissions are a key factor in Android to protect users' privacy. As it is often not obvious
why applications require certain permissions, developer-provided descriptions in Google …

Privacy labels provide an easy and recognizable overview of data collection practices
adopted by mobile apps developers. Specifically, on the Apple App Store, privacy labels are …

Permissions are one of the most fundamental components for protecting an Android user's
privacy and security. Unfortunately, developers frequently misuse permissions by requiring …

The increasing diffusion of mobile devices and their integration with sophisticated hardware
and software components has promoted the development of numerous applications in which …

The Android OS market is experiencing a growing share globally. It is becoming the mobile
platform of choice for an increasing number of users. People rely on Android mobile devices …

Android is the most widespread operating systems for mobile devices. The Android
permission system controls what apps are permitted to access device data and resources …

Users frequently use their smartphones in combination with other smart devices, for
example, when streaming music to smart speakers or controlling smart appliances. During …

In today's digital landscape, where privacy preservation is of paramount importance, Android
has implemented new features to enhance transparency: the Privacy Indicators (PIs). Our …