Ethical Considerations in Data Collection: Balancing Privacy, Bias, and Public Good
Mustafa Aliasgar Kagdi Aliasgar Kagdi
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Abstract
In the modern age of big data, privacy, biases, and the public good must be regulated, and ethical issues in data collection are crucial. This paper critically looks at how data science ethics are developing, looking into ethical methods in use now and the difficulties associated with collecting and analyzing data in the modern era. This review emphasizes the importance of ethical concerns in modern data activities by combining the growth of global regulatory and ethical frameworks with the evolution of ethical standards. The study uses a systematic literature review to concentrate on fundamental ethical concepts like permission and privacy as well as the complications brought about by data. By offering insights into useful ethical frameworks and instructional models, it bridges the research gap by addressing the unique features of ethical frameworks in various geographical contexts. These observations help practitioners, policymakers, and researchers ethically handle data. The results highlight the importance of ethical considerations in data science methods and how they greatly enhance societal well-being. The report makes several recommendations, including more regulatory monitoring, more public participation in data ethics conversations, the creation of inclusive ethical frameworks, and improved ethical education in data science. In an ethically challenging environment, these actions are crucial to ensuring the useful and responsible use of data.
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Copyright © 2024 Mustafa Aliasgar Kagdi. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.