The issue focused on the use of data science tools like machine learning and data mining in the healthcare industry.

"We have seen the impact of data science on the healthcare industry, and there are many benefits to this technology, but there are also risks," said David Buss, director of the research center, at the National Science Foundation's Graduate School of Business.

"The biggest risk is how it can be misused to extract data for commercial gain, or to make it available for private gain.