Making S&P Graspable

Tangible privacy and security interfaces (TaPSIs) are physical user interfaces that support users in managing, protecting, and understanding security and privacy. Examples include webcam covers, physical authentication devices, authentication mechanisms that apply physical manipulation, physical games, tactile warning interfaces, and IoT privacy mechanisms. The diversity of TaPSIs - in addressed security and privacy domains, form factors, and interaction modalities - has led to a strongly fragmented research landscape. hindering knowledge exchange and overall advancement in the field. Therefore, the objective of this workshop is to bring together researchers and developers from diverse domains interested in TaPSIs to foster connections, learn from one another, and advance future research.

The workshop takes place on Monday from 9:00 AM in Room B302 of Welfenschloss (Leibniz University Hannover, Welfengarten 1) and is open to all participants registered for SOUPS 2026. Please feel free to join, even if you did not submit to our workshop. You are also welcome to bring any demo or artifact that fits the workshop topic — just send us a quick email so we can plan accordingly.

Accepted Submissions

The accepted workshop submissions are listed below. Click on a title to open the corresponding PDF.

Beyond Screen and Speech: Tangible Privacy and Security Interfaces for Blind and Low-Vision Instant Messaging

Sohana Akter, University of Texas at San Antonio
Wejdan Al Sarih, University of Bristol
Blessy Kalluri, University of Texas at San Antonio
Kopo M. Ramokapane, University of Bristol
Taslima Akter, University of Texas at San Antonio

Reimagining Consent Through Embodied Cognition: Supporting Users’ Privacy Understanding in Humanoid Social Robots

Leah Zhang-Kennedy, University of Waterloo
JaeEun Jen Shin, University of Waterloo
Yue Hu, University of Waterloo

Photos from the Workshop

Workshop Schedule

Please note that the following schedule might be subject to changes.