Christian Pieter Hoffmann

Papers

Total Citations

197

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About

Christian Pieter Hoffmann is a leading scholar at the intersection of information systems, privacy, and emerging technologies. His research primarily explores the societal and ethical implications of digital innovation, with a particular focus on privacy, trust, and human-robot interaction. Hoffmann’s most cited work, "The privacy implications of social robots: Scoping review and expert interviews" (2019, 197 citations), is a landmark contribution that systematically identifies how social robots introduce privacy risks beyond those of conventional mobile technologies. By combining a scoping literature review with expert interviews, he demonstrates that robots’ physical presence, data collection capabilities, and social interactions create novel vulnerabilities—such as intimate surveillance and emotional manipulation—that challenge existing privacy frameworks. This work has been instrumental in shaping policy discussions and design guidelines for responsible robotics. Hoffmann’s broader impact is reflected in his sustained influence on privacy research, with his publications regularly cited in top-tier journals and conferences. His ability to bridge technical, legal, and social perspectives makes his work essential reading for students and researchers navigating the ethical dimensions of our increasingly automated world.