PRIVACY AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN THE USE OF OPEN DATA FOR APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32689/maup.it.2024.4.4Keywords:
open data, deanonymization, differential privacy, artificial intelligenceAbstract
In the modern era of digital technologies, open data has become a powerful resource for developing innovative applications. It provides developers with access to valuable information that helps create solutions for various fields – from medicine to transportation, from education to urban planning. However, the use of open data raises a number of questions related to privacy and ethics. How to balance the need for free access to information with the protection of privacy? How to ensure the ethical use of data in applications that affect the lives of millions of people? In this article, we will consider key privacy and ethics issues in the context of using open data for application development. The purpose of the article. To analyze the ethical and confidential aspects of using open data in the process of developing software applications, to identify key issues related to the protection of user privacy, and to offer recommendations for adhering to ethical principles when working with open data. Methodology. An analysis of regulatory and legal acts that regulate the use of open data was conducted. Case studies of real examples were used when the use of open data caused ethical or confidential conflicts. Surveys and interviews were conducted with application developers and data experts to identify their approaches and difficulties in working with open data. Risks were systematized by comparing theoretical concepts of privacy with practical challenges. Scientific novelty. A new approach to classifying ethical challenges when using open data in application development is presented, taking into account their impact on various stakeholders. Mechanisms for identifying hidden risks to user privacy when integrating open data into software products are described. Recommendations have been developed for implementing ethical standards in the application development lifecycle, including the stages of collecting, analyzing, and integrating open data. Conclusion: The use of open data in application development poses significant ethical and privacy risks that can violate user rights and reduce trust in software products. To minimize these risks, it is necessary to implement ethical standards at all stages of development, develop data protection mechanisms, comply with legal regulations, and create transparent policies for the use of information. Effective privacy management will help harmonize the interests of developers, users, and society.
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