The lab is operated by the User-Centered Security working group and supported by the National Research Centre for Applied Cybersecurity ATHENE.

Researchers and students at h_da can use the lab for projects and studies on the usability and user-friendliness of security and data protection-relevant technologies. The focus here is on questions of how security and data protection technologies can be designed in such a way that they support users in making informed decisions and effectively protecting personal data. This includes, for example, the comprehensible presentation of data protection guidelines or transparent cookie banners that openly explain which data is processed in which form when an application is used. Investigations into user behaviour are also of great interest, for example with regard to trust in AI tools and potentially disclosed data.

The USP Lab has comprehensive technical facilities and offers methodological support to investigate such issues - for example in the form of usability tests on PCs or mobile phones, user interviews, surveys, eye-tracking and much more. The laboratory is located in building D19, room 02.12 and is also available for courses. Researchers who are not members of ATHENE can also request to use the lab at any time. You can also find detailed explanations and instructions on the laboratory website. If required, the team will be happy to support you with individual methodological advice. The website also contains all the information you need about booking a lab and available equipment. If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Spira(nicole.spira@h-da.de).