A Clustering Approach for Protecting GIS Vector Data

AHMED ABUBAHIA, Mihaela Cocea

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Abstract

The availability of Geographic Information System (GIS) data has increased in recent years, as well as the need to prevent its unauthorized use. One way of protecting this type of data is by embedding within it a digital watermark. In this paper, we build on our previous work on watermarking vector map data, to improve the robustness to (unwanted) modifications to the maps that may prevent the identification of the rightful owner of the data. More specifically, we address the simplification (removing some vertices from GIS vector data) and interpolation (adding new vertices to GIS data) modifications by exploiting a particular property of vector data called a bounding box. In addition, we experiment with bigger maps to establish the feasibility of the approach for larger maps.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvanced Information Systems Engineering
PublisherSpringer
Pages133-147
ISBN (Electronic)9783319190693
ISBN (Print)9783319190686
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2015
Event27th International Conference, CAiSE 2015 - Stockholm, Sweden
Duration: 8 Jun 202512 Jun 2025

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference27th International Conference, CAiSE 2015
CitySweden
Period8/06/2512/06/25

Keywords

  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Vector map data
  • Cluster analysis
  • Data Protection
  • Security
  • Digital copyright

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