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Ethics of Data Collection and Surveillance
Balancing data-driven insights with individual privacy rights in an era of pervasive data collection requires a multifaceted approach. Corporations should adhere to data protection laws like GDPR and CCPA, ensuring informed consent and transparency in data practices. Ethical frameworks, including reRead more
Balancing data-driven insights with individual privacy rights in an era of pervasive data collection requires a multifaceted approach. Corporations should adhere to data protection laws like GDPR and CCPA, ensuring informed consent and transparency in data practices. Ethical frameworks, including respect for persons, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, and accountability, should guide data collection, storage, and use.
Technical safeguards such as data minimization, anonymization, pseudonymization, and robust security measures are essential. Privacy by design should be integrated into systems from the outset, and employees should be trained in privacy principles. Establishing internal ethical review boards and engaging with the public to understand their concerns helps align data practices with societal values.
Risk assessments and regular evaluations of data use cases ensure that the benefits outweigh potential harms. By combining legal compliance, ethical frameworks, technical measures, and stakeholder engagement, corporations can leverage data insights responsibly while safeguarding individual privacy rights.
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