Book Chapter July 19, 2025
Ethics by Design: Responsible Data Practices in Social Research
A. Researcher
In: Handbook of Digital Social Science
Abstract
This chapter argues for embedding ethical safeguards into the data lifecycle from the outset, offering a practical framework for consent, privacy, and fairness in research that uses behavioural and administrative data.
Summary
As social research increasingly relies on large behavioural and administrative datasets, ethical questions can no longer be an afterthought. This chapter proposes an “ethics by design” approach that builds consent, privacy, and fairness into every stage of the data lifecycle.
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