Privacy is All You Need: Revolutionizing Wearable Health Data with Advanced PETs

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2503.03428v1
• Date: Wed, 05 Mar 2025 12:01:22 GMT
• Title: Privacy is All You Need: Revolutionizing Wearable Health Data with Advanced PETs
• Authors: Karthik Barma, Seshu Babu Barma,
• Abstract summary: We propose a Privacy-Enhancing Technology (PET) framework for wearable devices.<n>We integrate federated learning, lightweight cryptographic methods, and selectively deployed blockchain technology.<n>Our framework reduces privacy risks by up to 70 percent while preserving data utility and performance.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: In a world where data is the new currency, wearable health devices offer unprecedented insights into daily life, continuously monitoring vital signs and metrics. However, this convenience raises privacy concerns, as these devices collect sensitive data that can be misused or breached. Traditional measures often fail due to real-time data processing needs and limited device power. Users also lack awareness and control over data sharing and usage. We propose a Privacy-Enhancing Technology (PET) framework for wearable devices, integrating federated learning, lightweight cryptographic methods, and selectively deployed blockchain technology. The blockchain acts as a secure ledger triggered only upon data transfer requests, granting users real-time notifications and control. By dismantling data monopolies, this approach returns data sovereignty to individuals. Through real-world applications like secure medical data sharing, privacy-preserving fitness tracking, and continuous health monitoring, our framework reduces privacy risks by up to 70 percent while preserving data utility and performance. This innovation sets a new benchmark for wearable privacy and can scale to broader IoT ecosystems, including smart homes and industry. As data continues to shape our digital landscape, our research underscores the critical need to maintain privacy and user control at the forefront of technological progress.

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