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Adjusting to the GDPR: The Impact on Data Scientists and Behavioral Researchers.
Travis Greene1, Galit Shmueli2, Soumya Ray2
1College of Technology Management, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan.
Big Data
|April 30, 2019
Summary
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) impacts behavioral big data (BBD) research globally. Understanding GDPR principles is crucial for data scientists and researchers navigating data privacy regulations.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Social Sciences
- Law
Background:
- Behavioral big data (BBD) availability is rapidly increasing.
- Ethical research codes and data privacy regulations lag behind BBD growth.
- The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) significantly affects global data practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explain the key concepts and principles of the GDPR.
- To describe the impact of GDPR on data scientists and researchers using BBD.
- To aid researchers and companies in complying with new data privacy regulations.
Main Methods:
- Identification of key GDPR concepts and principles relevant to BBD.
- Analysis of the implications of these GDPR elements on the data science workflow.
- Review of regulatory impacts on data acquisition for academic-industry collaborations.
Main Results:
- GDPR introduces significant compliance challenges for organizations worldwide.
- Researchers face increased difficulty in obtaining BBD for collaborative projects.
- A clear understanding of GDPR is essential for ethical and legal BBD utilization.
Conclusions:
- Data scientists and behavioral researchers require a deeper understanding of GDPR.
- Adapting research practices to comply with GDPR is necessary for continued BBD research.
- The study provides a framework for navigating data privacy in the era of BBD.
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