2022
DOI: 10.1177/20552076221092539
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Ethical issues of collecting, storing, and analyzing geo-referenced tweets for mental health research

Abstract: Spatial approaches to epidemiological research with big social media data provide tremendous opportunities to study the relationship between the socio-ecological context where these data are generated and health indicators of interest. Such research poses a number of ethical challenges, particularly in relation to issues such as privacy, informed consent, data security, and storage. While these issues have received considerable attention by researchers in relation to research for physical health purposes in th… Show more

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“…One of the main challenges with informed consent in digital spaces is the complexity and opacity of data collection and analysis processes. Many individuals are concerned about the extent to which their personal data is being used and may not trust that organizations or corporations will handle their data while adhering to computer ethics [23]. The prevalence of the general public's distrust towards those who handle their data can make it difficult to promote overall transparency and culpability around information collection and analysis practices.…”
Section: Role Of Technology In Protecting Privacymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…One of the main challenges with informed consent in digital spaces is the complexity and opacity of data collection and analysis processes. Many individuals are concerned about the extent to which their personal data is being used and may not trust that organizations or corporations will handle their data while adhering to computer ethics [23]. The prevalence of the general public's distrust towards those who handle their data can make it difficult to promote overall transparency and culpability around information collection and analysis practices.…”
Section: Role Of Technology In Protecting Privacymentioning
confidence: 99%