Bystander privacy

The privacy concerns of people who are unintentionally captured or observed by technology being used by others. In the context of assistive technology, bystander privacy refers to the rights and concerns of sighted people who may be recorded, analyzed, or described by camera-based assistive devices worn by people with visual impairments. This creates tension between providing equal access to visual information for disabled users and respecting the privacy expectations of those around them. Research shows bystanders have varying comfort levels depending on what information is collected, with behavioral data (emotions, activities) considered more invasive than physical attributes.