Case Study: An Ethics Case Study of HIV Prevention Research on Facebook: The Just/Us Study

Author: Sheana S. Bull, Lindsey T. Breslin, Erin E. Wright, Sandra R. Black, Deborah Levine, John S. Santelli

Publisher: Journal of Pediatric Psychology

Publication Year: 2011

Summary: In the following article, Table 1 is a very helpful resource to look at as a data professional when considering ethics. This article, and the table referenced, is discussing a case study where Facebook tried to deliver a sexual education program to youth and young adults. This is a very common area in the data industry where an algorithm is made to send certain ads, surveys, or other programs to individuals. This table briefly explains some ethical considerations that should be thought of when working on any social media platform.