Jessica Vitak
Associate Professor
301-405-8617
Hornbake Building (South Wing), Room 2117-G
Jessica Vitak is an associate professor in the College of Information Studies and an affiliate professor in the Communication Department at the University of Maryland. Her research evaluates the privacy and ethical implications of big data, the internet of things, and other “smart” technologies. She seeks to understand how privacy concerns play a role in technology adoption and use, and she develops tools and resources to help children and adults make more informed decisions when using technology and sharing sensitive data.
Associated Research Centers
Research & Focus Areas
Research Projects
- Collaborative Research: Pervasive Data Ethics for Computational Research (PERVADE)
- Enhancing Digital Privacy and Security Skills for Low-Socioeconomic Families: Resources for Librarians and Patrons
- SaTC: EDU: Collaborative: Connecting Contexts: Building Foundational Digital Privacy and Security Skills for Elementary School Children, Teachers, and Parents
- Ethics Regulation in Social Computing Research: Examining the Role of Institutional Review Boards
- How COVID-19 is Changing Workplace Surveillance: American Workers’ Experiences & Privacy Expectations When Working From Home