Ethical Governance
23 termsDefining responsibility for outcomes, decisions, and potential harms resulting from BCI applications.
Unintentional bias in neural signal interpretation systems resulting from biased data or algorithms.
Ensuring that BCI development leads to real benefits for individuals and society.
Protecting neural data from cyberattacks, manipulation, or information leaks.
Ensuring participants have the right and mechanism to withdraw consent at any stage of research or application.
Removing or masking personal identifiers from datasets to protect privacy.
A principle allowing users to securely transfer their neural data between platforms or service providers.
The responsible management and protection of user data throughout its entire lifecycle.
The potential for neurotechnologies to be used for either beneficial or harmful purposes, intentionally or otherwise.
Ensuring fair and inclusive access to neurotechnology regardless of social, economic, or demographic background.
A committee that reviews research proposals to ensure compliance with ethical standards.
Ensuring fair treatment and equal opportunity for all groups when applying technology.
A regulation governing the collection, processing, and storage of personal data within the European Union.
Ensuring users and research participants are fully aware of risks, benefits, and study details, providing their conscious agreement.
Protecting the confidentiality of personal brain data and ensuring unauthorized parties cannot access or use it.
The level of understanding and awareness of neuroethical issues among developers, clinicians, and users.
The legal and ethical rights related to freedom of thought, personal identity, and the protection of neural data.
An ethical principle requiring the avoidance of harm to research participants or users.
The level of understanding and awareness of neuroethical issues among developers, clinicians, and users.
Protection from any manipulation of or interference with brain activity without explicit consent.