The Ethics of Data Privacy in Research

by Emily Murphy

The Ethics of Data Privacy in Research Data privacy is a critical issue in research, as the collection and use of personal data raises a number of ethical concerns. These concerns include the potential for discrimination, harm, and exploitation. Discrimination One of the main concerns about data privacy in research is that it could be used to discriminate against individuals or groups of people. For example, a researcher could use data to identify people who are at risk for a particular disease, and then use that information to deny them insurance or employment. Harm Another concern is that data privacy breaches could lead to harm to individuals. For example, if a researcher's data is hacked, it could be used to steal people's identities or to commit fraud. Exploitation Finally, data privacy concerns could also lead to exploitation. For example, a researcher could use data to create a profile of a person and then sell that profile to advertisers or other companies. This could allow companies to target individuals with personalized advertising or to sell their personal information to other companies.

137 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 25, 2024

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