Solove's Taxonomy of Privacy
This guide breaks down privacy harms into four main categories as defined by Professor Daniel Solove. This framework helps to systematically identify and understand different types of privacy violations, moving beyond abstract concepts to concrete examples. Use the filters below to explore each category and click on any harm to learn more about its definition and real-world implications.
Taxonomy at a Glance
This chart provides a visual breakdown of Solove's taxonomy, showing the number of specific harms identified within each of the four major categories. This helps to quickly understand the composition and focus areas of the framework. Information Dissemination and Processing cover the most sub-types, highlighting the complexity of managing and sharing data.
Decisional Interference Through Dark Patterns
A key aspect of "Invasion" harms is interfering with an individual's decisions. "Dark Patterns" are user interface designs that trick or manipulate users into making choices they might not otherwise make, especially regarding their privacy. These patterns exploit cognitive biases to benefit the service provider at the user's expense.