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Data Ethics and Privacy

Data must be shared carefully to protect people’s rights

Ethical Considerations When Sharing Data

  • Privacy

    • Keep personal data secret

    • Never share names, addresses, or login details without permission

  • Anonymisation

    • Remove personal info before sharing (e.g. names, ID numbers)

    • Helps protect users from being identified

  • Consent

    • Ask people before collecting or sharing their data

    • Make sure they understand how it will be used

  • Fair Use

    • Don’t use data to harm, trick, or discriminate

    • Be honest and respectful when working with data

  • Legal Rules

    • Follow data protection laws like GDPR

    • Only share data if it’s allowed by law

Target

State two ethical considerations when sharing data

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