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Sourcing data ethically

What ethical issues should researchers consider when sourcing data for secondary analysis? This module explores how core principles of responsible research guide ethical access to, and use of, existing datasets. You’ll learn how to navigate common ethical considerations when selecting and working with secondary data.

In this module, you will:

  • Review key ethical research principles and how they apply when sourcing data.
  • Learn how responsible data repositories support ethical access to research data.
  • Explore the implications of data licensing and intellectual property rights (IPR) for ethical use.
  • Consider the ethical challenges involved in working with social media data for secondary analysis.
  • Level: Introductory (no previous knowledge assumed).
  • Time: Approx. 30 minutes (you can dip in and out of the materials and return as you like).