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The aim is to discuss how open research and data transparency can be safeguarded against exploitation.

December 11, 2025Open Access

Safeguarding Open Science from exploitative practices

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The aim is to discuss how open research and data transparency can be safeguarded against exploitation.
Analytical discussion on the risks associated with open research data.
Examination of existing safeguarding practices applied to public goods.
Identified potential integrity risks linked to open research.
Proposed safeguarding practices to protect public goods from exploitation.

Abstract

Open research and data transparency are a bulwark against unethical activities, but can also introduce integrity risks. As with all public goods, freely available data can be exploited, and here we set out the case for the use of safeguarding practices.

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Danny Maupin

Matt Spick

Nophar Geifman

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PLoS Medicine

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University of Surrey

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