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Ethical and Privacy Considerations in Data-Driven Applications

Afzal Badshah, PhD
5 min readMay 15, 2024

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The world is driven by data. From our social media interactions to our fitness trackers, an ever-growing stream of information is generated every second. This vast ocean of data, known as big data, holds immense potential for innovation and progress. Businesses use it to personalize advertising, develop new products, and optimize operations. Researchers leverage it to understand diseases, track climate change, and make scientific discoveries.

However, the power of big data comes with a responsibility. The vast amount of information collected often includes personal details, raising concerns about ethics and privacy. This is where the conversation around data ethics and privacy comes in.

Data Ethics and Privacy

Data ethics focuses on the moral implications of collecting, storing, analyzing, and using vast amounts of data. It ensures that data-driven technologies are developed and employed responsibly, considering the potential impact on individuals and society.

What is Dat Ethics?

Data ethics involves adhering to moral principles and

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Afzal Badshah, PhD
Afzal Badshah, PhD

Written by Afzal Badshah, PhD

Dr Afzal Badshah focuses on academic skills, pedagogy (teaching skills) and life skills.

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