
No access ⛔
New report documents the difficulty for researchers to get access to social media data.
The access challenge has multiple effects:
1️⃣ Partial access is partial knowledge.
2️⃣ Some platforms are over-studied, some under-studied.
3️⃣ Access limitations lead to redesigned studies.
4️⃣ Barriers lead to fears of violating terms of service.
Better research access is needed. For science and society.
#dataaccess #research#DSA #platforms
https://www.digmin.dk/Media/638923153870518987/9724_DIGMIN_Faktaark_Adgang-ngtet_UK_3_WEB.pdf