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Force majeure impact on citizen science: Perspective from an EU funded project
Huma Shah1, M Pocs2, J Vallverdu3
1Coventry University, Coventry, England, UK.
Open Research Europe
|April 14, 2025
Summary
Citizen science projects adapted to online engagement during the pandemic, successfully training over 190 participants. This initiative produced valuable resources on online privacy and data protection, ensuring project continuity and impact.
Area of Science:
- Citizen Science
- Online Learning
- Data Privacy
Background:
- Citizen science engagement requires careful management during force majeure events to maintain momentum.
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a shift from face-to-face interactions to online platforms for citizen science projects.
- This paper details adaptations made by an international collaboration during the pandemic to ensure continued public engagement and learning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a guide for proactive management of citizen science during unforeseen circumstances like pandemics.
- To present the adaptive strategies employed by the CSI-COP project during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To demonstrate the feasibility of online experiential learning and public participation in citizen science.
Main Methods:
- Developed an interactive, multilingual online learning resource (CSI-COP MOOC: 'Your Right to Privacy Online').
- Adapted a physical citizen science event ('Big Plastic Count') to an online format ('Big Cookie Count').
- Organized webinars and newsletters in local languages to disseminate knowledge on data protection and online privacy.
Main Results:
- Over 190 individuals completed the MOOC and participated in online training sessions, becoming citizen scientists.
- Trained citizen scientists investigated websites and apps for third-party cookies and data requests, with informed consent.
- Practical skills were acquired by participants, enabling them to contribute to data privacy research.
Conclusions:
- The CSI-COP project successfully transitioned to online and hybrid formats, meeting its objectives despite pandemic restrictions.
- Citizen science contributions led to the creation of a website/app repository, a taxonomy of tracking cookies, and policy recommendations.
- The project produced guidelines addressing the 'legitimate interest' principle in online data collection, enhancing GDPR compliance monitoring.
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