This article presents the findings of a systematic qualitative analysis of research in the ethics of digital trace data – often called 'Big Data' – in learning and education. From the resulting analysis of 77 peer-reviewed studies, we map the characteristics of research by study type, academic community, institutional setting, and national context; identify the primary ethical concerns and related responses; and highlight the research gaps. Read the article here.
If you would like to cite the paper, please use the following reference:
Hakimi, L., Eynon, R., & Murphy, V. A. (2021). The ethics of using digital trace data in education: A thematic review of the research landscape. Review of Educational Research, 91(5), 671-717.
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