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October 20, 2025

Should there be a worldwide standard for the ethical use of personal data in research?




Total votes: 8

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  1. UniqueFish8
    6

    Instituting a global standard would provide some baseline for the use of academic literature and how personal data can be applied. There should be provisions for special cases, such as when there is …Read MoreInstituting a global standard would provide some baseline for the use of academic literature and how personal data can be applied. There should be provisions for special cases, such as when there is only personal data, but that would still benefit from being codified. Read Less

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  2. mikaelasierra
    91

    Yes, I do think there should be a worldwide standard for the ethical use of personal data in research. As data collection becomes increasingly globalized, the lack of ethical guidelines can lead to …Read MoreYes, I do think there should be a worldwide standard for the ethical use of personal data in research. As data collection becomes increasingly globalized, the lack of ethical guidelines can lead to privacy violations and misuse of sensitive information. A universal framework would help ensure that researches and institutions follow the same principles of consent, transparency, and data protection, regardless of location. Read Less

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  3. SincereCow6
    83.5

    Yes, I believe there should be a worldwide standard for the ethical use of personal sdata in research. This need arises from the increasingly globalized nature of modern research—its initiation, …Read MoreYes, I believe there should be a worldwide standard for the ethical use of personal sdata in research. This need arises from the increasingly globalized nature of modern research—its initiation, collaboration, and publication all transcend national boundaries. Many research projects now invovle international teams, meanining data collected in one country may be processed or analyzed in another. Likewise, personal data often move across borders through transational databases and could-based storage systems. Moreover, research findings are frequently published in international journals, reinforcing the global dimension of academic work. For these reasons, a unifed global framework would help ensure consistency, fairness, and accountability in how personal data are collected, stored, and shared, regardless of where the research takes place. Read Less

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  4. HappyEagle7
    130.5

    Yes, there should be a global standard for the ethical use of personal data in research as this is sensitive information about people that could definitely harm them if misused or leaked.

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  5. VibrantFish9
    123

    Yes, I definitely think there should be a worldwide standard for the ethical use of personal data in research because it is important to prioritize people’s privacy. Protecting people’s privacy …Read MoreYes, I definitely think there should be a worldwide standard for the ethical use of personal data in research because it is important to prioritize people’s privacy. Protecting people’s privacy ensures fairness, transparency, and trust. Upholding all of these qualities ensures that data is collected and used ethically/responsibly. Read Less

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