Why ethics in social listening and infodemic management matters for public health | Synapse
February 28, 2026Open Access
Why ethics in social listening and infodemic management matters for public health
Key Points
This research aims to address the significance of ethics in managing misinformation in public health contexts.
Analysis of current infodemic management practices
Evaluation of ethical considerations in social listening
Review of policy implications in public health
Identified the critical role of ethics in curbing misinformation
Proposed frameworks for effective infodemic management
Highlighted potential public health impacts of misinformation
Abstract
In a time where mis/disinformation continues to shape public discourse and influence policy decisions, the need for effective and ethical infodemic management has never been more pressing.