The Ethics of Data Mining | Image by Tung Lam from Pixabay
Join us on Tuesday May 20, for #DigiBlogChat topic: The Ethics of Data Mining!
Although data mining might have negative connotations for many of us, there are also positive ways to use data mining. For example, scientists can predict with some certainty, which flu variants might hit next, and develop vaccines. On the flip side, data mining could extendda to corporations using our personal data to predict our behavior and deny coverage. For a discussion about this and perhaps other side topics, join us!
Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! The year is zooming by. Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, 20 May to hear about this topic!
Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter. If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!
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Here are the Questions
Q1. How can scientists use data mining to predict disease outbreaks, and is there an ethical way to do so? #DigiBlogChat
Q2. Have you ever been personally surprised at Netflix’s recommendations for you? #DigiBlogChat
Q3. How should data from students be used to predict behavioral challenges? #DigiBlogChat
Q4. In what ways can banks use data to enhance their security? #DigiBlogChat
Q5. Is there anything unethical about meteorologists using data mining to predict the weather? #DigiBlogChat
Q6. What do you think about companies using your personal data without your permission? #DigiBlogChat
Q7. When could law enforcement agencies use data mining to discriminate? #DigiBlogChat
Q8. How could marketers use data mining to exploit a person’s weaknesses? #DigiBlogChat
Q9. At what point does a government overstep its boundaries when using data to predict future behavior? #DigiBlogChat
Q10. How much do you worry that companies can use data mining from wearable devices to deny insurance coverage? #DigiBlogChat
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