Ethics Case Study:

What responsibilities, if any, does Charlie have to be transparent about their data collection, use and sharing policies?

See the background for more information. AI has created opportunities for highly personalized medical care. But in order to provide such care, apps like Charlie need to collect lots of data about their users. Many users are happy to share their data for the purposes of improving healthcare but worry about how sensitive information will be used in the future. What responsibilities, if any, does Charlie have to be transparent about their data collection, use and sharing policies?

Charlie is platform application which utilizes artificial intelligence technologies to make diabetic care easier, more holistic and more accessible. Taking advantage of smartwatches biosensors to test blood glucose through the skin, the apps algorithms calculate the optimal level and type of insulin for each user. Individuals still administer their own insulin injections, but Charlie makes the process more efficient and effective.