Data collection is an essential practice in many fields, and those performing the data collection are responsible for adhering to the highest ethical standards so that the best interest of every any party affected by… First and foremost, it is important to ensure that data is used appropriately within the boundaries of the collected data’s purpose and that individual autonomy is respected—in other words, that individuals maintain…

autonomy — in data science, the ideal that individuals maintain control over the decisions regarding the collection and use of their data. informed consent — the process of obtaining permission from a research subject indicating that they understand the scope of collecting data. data sharing — processes of allowing access to or transferring data from one entity (individual, organization, or system) to another. data collection — responsible for adhering to the highest ethical standards so that the best interest of every any party affected by….