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Equitable differential privacy
Vasundhara Kaul1, Tamalika Mukherjee2
1Department of Sociology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States.
Frontiers in Big Data
|September 2, 2024
Summary
Equitable differential privacy (DP) requires inclusive communication alongside algorithmic adjustments to ensure fair data representation for all groups. This approach is crucial for preventing privacy measures from worsening social inequities, especially for marginalized populations.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Social Science
- Public Policy
Background:
- Differential privacy (DP) enhances data confidentiality but raises concerns about accuracy, particularly for marginalized groups.
- Inaccurate DP data can lead to policies that exacerbate social inequities, necessitating equitable privacy solutions.
- Existing research focuses on algorithmic equity, but the role of communication in equitable DP is underexplored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and conceptualize Equitable DP, emphasizing inclusive communication throughout the deployment lifecycle.
- To analyze the U.S. Census Bureau's communication strategies for the 2020 Census's DP system using the Inclusive Science Communication (ISC) framework.
- To provide actionable lessons for government organizations on implementing Equitable DP.
Main Methods:
- Conceptualization of Equitable DP integrating algorithmic and communication strategies.
- Case study analysis of the 2020 U.S. Census disclosure avoidance system adoption.
- Application of the Inclusive Science Communication (ISC) framework to evaluate communication practices.
Main Results:
- The 2020 U.S. Census case study reveals that communication strategies did not fully engage diverse data users.
- Effective communication is essential for mitigating DP-induced data distortions and ensuring equitable outcomes.
- Algorithmic equity parameters alone are insufficient without inclusive communication.
Conclusions:
- Equitable DP necessitates a holistic approach encompassing algorithm design, inclusive communication, and implementation.
- Government organizations must prioritize inclusive communication to ensure DP systems benefit all social groups equitably.
- Failure to ensure equitable DP can perpetuate or worsen social inequities, undermining policy goals.
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