Big Quote by Kate Crawford

“With big data comes big responsibilities.”

Kate Crawford

About This Quote

Source Article: The Age of Surveillance Capitalism, 2019

Large-scale data collection demands ethical stewardship and accountability.

In simple terms: Data power needs responsibility.

Key Takeaway

Act responsibly with data.

Themes

ethics technology privacy

Mood

concerned reflective

Type

ethical analytical

When to use this quote

policy making
corporate governance
research ethics
public advocacy

Key Concepts

surveillance accountability social impact

Questions to Reflect On

How can we enforce data ethics?
What safeguards are needed?

A Different Perspective

Balancing innovation with rights is complex.

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