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Louise Bezuidenhout¹

¹Department of Sociology and Philosophy, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK. Lmb214@exeter.ac.uk

Science and Engineering Ethics

|August 2, 2011

Summary

Scientific research, while beneficial, carries dual-use risks. This paper explores the ethical conflict between open data sharing and dual-use concerns, urging a closer examination of scientist responsibilities.

Area of Science:

Life Sciences Ethics
Scientific Research Policy
Information Governance

Background:

The dual-use dilemma highlights how beneficial research can be misused.
Life sciences research since 2001 has faced increased scrutiny regarding dual-use potential.
Regulation efforts focus on ethical education and information control.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the ethical tension between data sharing principles and dual-use concerns.
To analyze the conflict between open data access and risk-averse research regulation.
To explore the implications for scientists' responsibilities in knowledge control.

Main Methods:

Literature review and conceptual analysis of dual-use debates and data sharing principles.
Examination of existing regulatory initiatives in life sciences.

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Ethical reflection on the intersection of data sharing obligations and dual-use risks.

Main Results:

A significant gap exists between dual-use discussions and data sharing practices.
The cautious approach to dual-use research conflicts with the open data sharing imperative.
This tension creates potential ethical conflicts for scientists regarding knowledge control.

Conclusions:

Dual-use considerations necessitate a re-evaluation of data sharing policies.
Scientists face complex responsibilities in managing the chain of custody for shared data.
Further examination is needed to reconcile open science with dual-use risk management.