Ethical Considerations in Digital Research: Safeguarding Privacy and Integrity in Technology-Driven Environments
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-vz-imp-dt-cm-str-tp-09
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About the Article
This article explores ethical considerations in digital and technology-driven research within the non-profit sector. It examines privacy, transparency, and accountability challenges in online, mobile, and social media research, highlighting risks such as data breaches, permanence of digital information, and algorithmic bias in AI and big data applications. The article emphasizes the importance of anonymization, informed consent, and platform-specific compliance, while offering affordable, practical strategies for resource-limited contexts. By integrating rigorous ethical standards with accessible digital tools, non-profits can conduct technology-driven research responsibly, protect participant rights, and maintain trust and credibility.
Key Topics
- Digital research ethics
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Social media research considerations
- Informed consent in remote and online contexts
- Ethical implications of AI and big data
- Resource-limited strategies for ethical digital research
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Ethical Considerations in Digital Research: Safeguarding Privacy and Integrity in Technology-Driven Environments. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-vz-imp-dt-cm-str-tp-09
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