CS5720 - Week 13
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Responsible Data Collection

Core Principles

Responsible Data Collection ensures that data gathering practices respect individual rights, minimize harm, and support fair and beneficial AI outcomes.
  • Informed Consent
    Clear, voluntary agreement for data use with full understanding
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    Data Minimization
    Collect only data necessary for the intended purpose
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    Purpose Limitation
    Use data only for stated, legitimate purposes
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    Data Quality
    Ensure accuracy, completeness, and relevance

Best Practices

Implementing ethical data practices requires systematic approaches that protect individual rights while enabling beneficial AI development.
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    Transparent Collection
    Clear communication about what, why, and how data is collected
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    Security Measures
    Robust protection throughout data lifecycle
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    Individual Rights
    Enable access, correction, and deletion rights
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    Representative Sampling
    Ensure diverse and inclusive data representation

Responsible Data Collection Lifecycle

1
Planning & Design
Define data needs, assess risks, and design ethical collection methods
2
Data Collection
Implement transparent, secure, and consent-based data gathering
3
Processing & Storage
Apply privacy-preserving techniques and secure storage practices
4
Usage & Sharing
Ensure appropriate use within consent boundaries
5
Maintenance & Updates
Regular quality checks, updates, and compliance monitoring
6
Retention & Deletion
Respect retention limits and enable secure data deletion

Common Challenges & Solutions

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Consent Fatigue
Users overwhelmed by frequent consent requests, leading to uninformed clicking
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Biased Datasets
Historical and systematic biases embedded in collected data
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Privacy vs Utility
Balancing data protection with AI model performance requirements
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Cross-Border Data
Navigating different privacy laws and cultural expectations globally
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Third-Party Data
Ensuring ethical practices throughout the data supply chain
Temporal Data Drift
Managing outdated data and changing user preferences over time
Prepared by Dr. Gorkem Kar