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Ethical Approaches to Closed Messaging Research: Considerations in Democratic Contexts

“Closed” messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram have grown in reach and adoption in recent years and have transformed elections-related communications. However, understanding their impact upon larger public discussion poses a conundrum for researchers.

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By Tarunima Prabhakar, Connie Moon Sehat, Aleksei Kaminski
Published on Mar 15, 2021

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About the Authors

Tarunima Prabhakar

Former Nonresident Scholar, Carnegie India

Tarunima Prabhakar is a researcher working at the intersection of technology, policy, and global development.

Connie Moon Sehat

Aleksei Kaminski

Authors

Tarunima Prabhakar
Former Nonresident Scholar, Carnegie India
Connie Moon Sehat
Aleksei Kaminski
Technology

Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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