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Never consent without a clear purpose: the only one way to save self-determination
Articles in English EN, Cybersecurity and IT forensics EN, Digital Identity, Privacy & Cybersecurity EN/
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Consent to the use of mobility data means permission for the collection, storage, and use of personal data. The necessity of such consent is…

Conversations with LLMs: Patterns and Paradigms for Better Prompting
Contributions EN, Focus, Machine Learning ENWhile Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Claude have become powerful tools for everyday work, their effectiveness largely depends…

Inclusive Design of Digital Health Solutions for Older Adults
Digital Health EN, Focus, Health Care and E-Health EN, Professional Contribution ENDigital health solutions utilize evidence-based approaches for prevention, treatment, and health promotion. To minimize inequalities, they must…

The Unexpected Benefits of the BFH Sulabh Learning App
Contributions EN, Focus, Transdisciplinary ENIn May 2024 a team from BFH TI travelled to southern India to roll out a software application they developed to help underprivileged children…

Active Sourcing Tools in Switzerland: Between Efficiency and Fairness
Augmented Intelligence EN, Focus, Interview EN, New Work ENLarge Swiss companies are increasingly relying on digital tools in recruiting - from LinkedIn Recruiter to ChatGPT. But how effective are these…

Overcoming User Resistance in Location Data Sharing
Big and Open Data EN, Contributions EN, Digital Identity, Privacy & Cybersecurity EN, FocusWe investigate whether and how sustainability and financial incentives encourage ethical location data sharing. Our results show that users do…

Where does the Pig Health Platform stand today?
Digital Business & Finance EN, Professional Contribution ENThe Pig Health Info System (PHIS) was launched a year ago and monitors the health of Swiss pigs. 40 veterinary practices have now used the app…

Putting ethical principles into practice: the Posmo Ethics Board
Digital Identity, Privacy & Cybersecurity EN, Professional Contribution ENThe use of mobility data raises ethical challenges that go beyond technical and economic concerns. The Institute for Data Applications and Security…

Digital inclusion: digitalisation for society as a whole
Digital Government EN, Professional Contribution ENIn the digital era, inclusion is not only a social necessity , but also a technological one. To ensure that the entire population can benefit…