Research Ethics and Legal Questions in Web-Based Research, Nov 7, 2024

Description

Using online content for research purposes is becoming more frequent. User-generated content on discussion platforms and social media, for instance, yields a lot of potential for both qualitative and quantitative research. However, the use of user-generated online content for research purposes raises a lot of ethical and legal questions. These include:

• What is the online service users’ perception about the publicity of their content?
• How to handle GDPR matters when collecting data regarded as personal data from online platforms?
• Is it necessary to ask informed consent from online service users?
• What does the researcher need to consider regarding terms of use of the platform where the data is collected?
• What does one need to understand regarding copyrights when collecting data from online platforms?
• How to protect the anonymity and privacy of online service users?
• How to consider that the users might misrepresent their identity and age, for instance?

Come join this event to learn more about research ethics and legal questions in web-based research. Prior to the event, we suggest you study Aalto University’s guidelines on research ethics and research integrity.

Who can participate?

Please note that some of content (document templates, services, etc.) are Aalto University specific and based on the EU GDPR and national legislation of Finland concerning scientific research and personal data. The webinar is aimed at Aalto University researchers who are interested in learning more about research ethics in web-based research, but anyone interested in the topic can join. Target group is researchers conducting online-based research and research support personnel who wish to learn more about the topic. No prior knowledge is required. The webinar is free and open to all.

Format

The session consists of a presentation and a Q&A.

Schedule and location

The training will be held online via Zoom on November 7, at 1–2.30 PM Eastern European Time (EET).

Instructor(s)

Anniina Harju, Legal Counsel, Aalto Ethics Committee, Legal Services, Aalto University, [email protected]
 

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