
5 Ethical Guidelines for Responsible OSINT Collection and Use
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) has become indispensable for security teams, journalists, researchers, and even humanitarian organizations. Its reach, from social-media chatter (SOCMINT) to the dark web (DARKINT), and darknet marketplaces, makes it incredibly powerful. Yet that same power can harm privacy, spread misinformation, or even endanger lives if handled carelessly. The following five guidelines offer an…