People with Blind Visual Impairments (BVI) face unique challenges when sharing images, as these may accidentally contain sensitive or inappropriate content. In many instances, they are unaware of the potential risks associated with sharing such content, which can compromise their privacy and interpersonal relationships. To address this issue, we investigated image filtering techniques that could help BVI users manage sensitive content before sharing with various audiences, including family, friends, or strangers. We conducted a study with 20 BVI participants, evaluating different filters applied to images varying in sensitivity, such as personal moments or embarrassing shots. Results indicated that pixelation was the least preferred method, while preferences for other filters varied depending on image type and sharing context. Additionally, participants reported greater comfort when sharing filtered versus unfiltered images across audiences. Based on the results, we offer a set of design guidelines to enhance the image-sharing experience for BVI individuals.

翻译：盲人和视障用户在分享图像时面临独特挑战，因为这些图像可能意外包含敏感或不适当内容。在许多情况下，他们并未意识到分享此类内容可能带来的风险，这可能损害其隐私和人际关系。为解决这一问题，我们研究了图像过滤技术，以帮助盲人和视障用户在向不同受众（包括家人、朋友或陌生人）分享前管理敏感内容。我们开展了包含20名盲人和视障参与者的研究，评估了应用于不同敏感度图像（如私人时刻或尴尬照片）的各种过滤效果。结果表明像素化是最不受欢迎的方法，而其他过滤器的偏好则因图像类型和分享情境而异。此外，参与者报告称在所有受众群体中，分享经过过滤的图像比未过滤图像更令人舒适。基于研究结果，我们提出了一套设计指南，以提升盲人和视障用户的图像分享体验。