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Data Minimization: Why Collecting Less Data Is Better Evaluation & Better Ethics

Aug 24th, 2026
It’s 2025 and you’re in between jobs. Money is tight so you visit your local food bank’s website to check hours and fill out an intake form. Unbeknownst to you, a tracking pixel embedded in the page is scraping your address and what a later lawsuit would describe as your “intent to receive nutrition assistance.” It’s also tracking your financial hardship, disability status, and how urgent your need is.
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4 Reasons Organizations Should Use Independent IRBs for Risk Management

Jun 18th, 2026
Risk management looks different depending on who you ask. For a hospital, it might mean clinical audits. For a nonprofit, it might mean financial controls. But for organizations doing community-based research or evaluation — whether that’s a needs assessment, a program evaluation with focus groups, or a survey of service recipients — one of the … more »
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