Collecting social network data is challenging, not least because conventional approaches rely on human participation. However, there are instances where access to research subjects is restricted or non-existent, especially in the high-stakes commercial world. This paper outlines the collection of network data from a relatively obscure financial document – the offering circular. I consider the implications of dealing with a non-participatory population and data that is not produced for social network research. In exploring the process of translating data into social network data I highlight the importance of retaining context and qualitative descriptions in the data. I also consider how different coding strategies impact the network. Finally, I discuss the triangulation, data anonymity and potential ethical-legal implications of collecting data from documents.

收集社交网络数据具有挑战性，不仅因为传统方法依赖于人类参与。但是，在某些情况下，访问研究主题的机会受到限制或根本不存在，尤其是在高风险的商业世界中。本文概述了从一个相对模糊的财务文件中收集网络数据的情况-产品发行通告。我考虑了处理非参与性人口和未为社交网络研究生成的数据的含义。在探索将数据转换为社交网络数据的过程中，我强调了在数据中保留上下文和定性描述的重要性。我还考虑了不同的编码策略如何影响网络。最后，我讨论三角剖分，