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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

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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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