Media Mix: Facebook Changes Research Guidelines (Or Does It?)

Facebook has tightened its guidelines for research after its emotion study was roundly criticized by users.

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Facebook (META) has tightened its guidelines for research after its emotion study was roundly criticized by users. The social media giant will now have a formal review process for pre-approving research, and it will also centralize its academic work on a site called Research at Facebook.  However, the site will not change how it receives consent from users, and it will also not use external auditors for data analysis. (TechCrunch)

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Media Mix: Facebook Changes Research Guidelines (Or Does It?)