Types of Consent
- Express consent is unmistakably stated, such as in writing or orally.
- Implied consent is inferred from a person's actions or circumstances.
- Informed consent in medicine requires a clear understanding of the facts and consequences.
- Unanimous consent is given by all parties involved.
- Substituted consent allows a decision maker to act on behalf of an incompetent person.
Consent in the Digital World
- End-user consent is important in digital regulations like the GDPR.
- GDPR defines specific requirements for valid consent.
- Enforceability of lawful consent has been a challenge in the digital world.
- Big Tech companies have been accused of using dark patterns to obtain consent.
- Obtaining lawful consent is crucial for data controllers.
Consent in Various Legal Contexts
- Consent can be expressed or implied.
- Participation in contact sports implies consent to a certain level of contact.
- Express consent can be oral or written, such as signing a liability waiver.
- Volenti non fit injuria principle applies to willing participants in risky activities.
- Consent can be used as a defense in cases involving accidental deaths during sex.
Consent in Medicine
- Consent is important to protect medical practitioners from liability.
- A practitioner must explain significant risks before obtaining binding consent.
- Failure to explain material risks can be considered negligent.
- In the UK, a patient-focused test was introduced to allow patients to decide the level of risk they wish to take.
- The rule of medical paternalism was removed in the UK.
Consent in Social Science Research and Education
- Informed consent is required in social science research involving human subjects.
- Researchers must explain the study's purpose and obtain participants' understanding and consent.
- Deception may be used in certain studies, but participants must be debriefed afterward.
- Special protections are provided for vulnerable populations.
- Sex education programs are incorporating discussions on sexual consent in primary, high school, and college curricula.
Consent Mentions
https://alternix.com/pages/terms-conditionsConsent Data Sources
| Reference | URL |
|---|---|
| Glossary | https://www.alternix.com/blogs/glossary-of-terms/consent |
| Wikipedia | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consent |
| Wikidata | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q231043 |
| Knowledge Graph | https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/01fm85 |
