Disruption and Legitimacy: Big Data in Society.

Unlabelled: The growing availability of data and the emergence of business analytics ecosystems offer possibilities for companies developing innovative business models. However, the disruptive impact of these business models on society is not always judged favourably. This paper explores the growing tensions in the relationship between disruptive Big Data companies and society through the lens of legitimacy - a judgement about the fit and propriety of an entity, such as a company, to society.

Assessing the Privacy of mHealth Apps for Self-Tracking: Heuristic Evaluation Approach.

Background: The recent proliferation of self-tracking technologies has allowed individuals to generate significant quantities of data about their lifestyle. These data can be used to support health interventions and monitor outcomes. However, these data are often stored and processed by vendors who have commercial motivations, and thus, they may not be treated with the sensitivity with which other medical data are treated.