[open-science] Privacy is only one of concerns that comes with opening up data

Wed Feb 20 13:26:59 UTC 2013

The powerful can often acquire closed data by wielding their power
(for instance, by purchasing the data).  The weak can only access open
data.

Nick B

On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 2:57 AM, Heather Morrison <hgmorris at sfu.ca> wrote:
> Personal privacy is not the only concern when opening up data.
>
> The Weenusk First Nation in Canada's north, opposing mining development,
> says no to sharing of aerial geologic survey information:
> http://www.wawataynews.ca/archive/all/2013/1/10/weenusk-first-nation-says-no-sharing-aerial-geologic-survey-information_23951?goback=.gde_2035350_member_203501850
>
> Another example is data about endangered species. This data can be very
> useful - the problem is that the data can be very useful either to poachers
> or to those aiming to protect the species.
>
> There is no such thing as truly pure science. All results of science that
> are disseminated (via open or toll access) are released into a world
> populated by many humans, some of whom wield economic and political power.
> This is not an argument against open data, rather an environment that should
> be considered when developed policies and strategies for open data.
>
> best,
>
> Heather Morrison
> The Imaginary Journal of Poetic Economics
> http://poeticeconomics.blogspot.com
>
>
>
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