Keywords

privacy/information privacy, rational/irrational behavior, privacy calculus

Abstract

Understanding privacy is important to individuals and organizations. This research in progress develops a theoretical model that incorporates both actual disclosure behavior and the potential for irrational behavior induced by overriding situational factors presented at the time of the privacy disclosure decision. Actual disclosure behavior is seldom measured in privacy research, and most prior work has assumed the disclosure decision to be a fully rational one. This research challenges that assumption, and the eventual completion of the project will contribute uniquely to our understanding of the privacy calculus in online transactions.

Original Publication Citation

Wilson, David W. and Valacich, Joseph S., “Unpacking the privacy paradox: Irrational decision-making within the privacy calculus” (2012). ICIS 2012 Proceedings, Orlando, FL.

Document Type

Conference Paper

Publication Date

2012

Publisher

ICIS 2012 Proceedings

Language

English

College

Marriott School of Business

Department

Information Systems Management

University Standing at Time of Publication

Assistant Professor

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