Materials that people post on social media, such as Facebook or Twitter, _____.
A) are "public" in nature, and their use in research does not require informed consent by page owners
B) may include postings by "third parties," thereby complicating the issue of whether informed consent is required
C) may not be used for research purposes under any circumstance
D) can be used in research without informed consent as long as the names of the people who have posted the materials remain confidential

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Social media postings may include content from third parties, which complicates the issue of informed consent, as these individuals may not have agreed to participate in research.

Materials That People Post on Social Media, Such as Facebook