Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Useable security for aging in place
Agreement Number:
997755
Agreement Value:
$141,900.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 1, 2022 - Aug 31, 2027
Description:
The management of technology in the home can unnecessarily burden older adults and, if done incorrectly, create substantial risks to both security and privacy. This is particularly problematic with the increased adoption of Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices such as smart speakers, which are easier to expose users’ privacy or security, especially for those less technology savvy such as older adults. Currently, the privacy and security burden is on the consumer – a solution that is not practical when consumers such as older adults lack the technical expertise. This presents significant barriers to the use of digital technologies to support aging in place. To address these barriers, this Project aims to develop knowledge products (such as standards and design guidelines) that will assist both consumers and developers in securing the data of devices as well as the privacy of users by utilizing human-computer interaction techniques to develop usable security management for older adults.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1S 5B6
Reference Number:
172-2022-2023-Q3-997755
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
118838937
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreement has been modified by 730 days.
Amendment Date
Aug 21, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
Carleton University
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35079
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710
Amendments: