This paper examines Call Detail Records (CDRs) and their expanding role in providing insight into human behavior, movements, and social interactions. As a result of their growing application, certain ethical and legal questions need to be addressed. The paper summarizes current legal frameworks, explores structural socio-political parameters and incentives structuring the sharing of CDRs, proposes guiding ethical principles and discusses operational options and requirements.
- White Paper
White Paper: The Law, Politics and Ethics of Cell Phone Data Analytics
- April, 2015
- English
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Author(s)
Author(s):
Emmanuel Letouzé, Patrick Vinck
Partner Organization(s)
Data Pop Alliance, World Bank Group
