User-managed access to web resources

Abstract

Web 2.0 technologies have made it possible to migrate traditional desktop applications to the Web, resulting in a rich and dynamic user experience and in expanded functionality. Individuals can create and manage their content online, and they are not only consumers of Web services, but also active participants on the Web platform. As a result, potentially large amounts of personal, sensitive, and valuable data is put online, spread across various Web services. Users sometimes share this data with other users and services on the Web, but are also concerned about maintaining privacy and sharing their data securely.