Swiss Reddit fake news study sparks ethical debate

Research conducted on Reddit platform raises questions about research ethics and participant consent in social media studies.

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Swiss researchers conducted a controversial fake news study on Reddit without prior participant consent
The study raised questions about ethical responsibilities in social media research
Universities have ethics committees to oversee research compliance
Swiss constitution includes provisions for protecting citizens' private sphere

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June 11, 2025

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"Researchers have a moral duty to respect the human rights and privacy of participants, inform them that they are taking part in research and gain consent for using their data"
— swissinfo.ch article

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