Privacy · Mobile
Manage your personal data with the Data Access App (concept)
Goal
Create an app to manage the visibility of connected devices.
Create an app to manage the visibility of connected devices.
Role
Product & UX/UI Lead
Product & UX/UI Lead
Year
2024
2024
Context & Goals
Problem
Our connected devices (computers, smartphones, washing machines, fridges, TVs, etc.) are constantly generating personal data. Today, however, it's hard to understand which data is being collected, by whom, and for what purpose, and to have simple control over permissions and sharing.
Objectives
- Give users a clear overview of the data generated by their devices.
- Allow users to manage permissions with plain language.
- Make decisions fast: allow, limit, revoke.
- Ensure transparency with easy-to-read activity logs.
Design choices
- Dashboard with data status, alerts, and quick actions.
- Dedicated sections for Devices, Data categories and Permissions.
- Consent requests explained with real examples and validity timers.
- Activity log to see what happened, and from which device/app.
Approach
What I did
- Mapped connected devices and main data categories.
- Defined consent flows (allow/limit/revoke) that are clear and fast.
- Designed activity logs and clear notifications.
- Structured sections: Dashboard, Devices, Data, Permissions, Activity.
- Clean UI and plain language to explain each permission.
Target users
Privacy-conscious users - want to understand and control in a few taps.
Power users - want granular rules and shortcuts.
Families - need simple settings and clear supervision.
Strategy & IA
Principles
- Transparency: what is collected, by whom, and why.
- Control: permissions are easy to allow, limit, or revoke.
- Simplicity: clear language, practical examples.
Structure
- Dashboard with status, alerts, and quick actions.
- Connected devices: list, details, and active permissions.
- Data: categories (location, app usage, sensors, etc.) with explanations.
- Permissions: ongoing requests, expirations, and consent history.
- Activity: readable log showing who used what and when.
Design system
- Clean interface, clear visual hierarchies, descriptive icons.
- Consistent patterns for requests/alerts; reassuring tone of voice.
- Accessibility: clear text, proper contrast, comfortable touch targets.
Dashboard
- The trend of token earnings is clear.
- The user immediately sees which devices and data streams are configured.
Menu
Earnings for sharing
It's on you!
- The user can block the visibility of a device's data streams with a single tap.