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Purpose The Metaverse’s ongoing evolution and emerging disruptions pose ethical concerns. Hence, we aim to establish a comprehensive understanding of potential ethical issues in the Metaverse. Design/methodology/approach We conducted an integrative review of 64 relevant works within the context of ethical concerns in the Metaverse and its associated technologies. Findings We identified four themes, developed a multi-layered conceptual framework and proposed 18 research questions for future studies. We demonstrated that ethical problems in the Metaverse are broader than those arising from technologies constituting it and highlighted the evolving nature of the Metaverse with emerging disruptions corresponding to an ever-changing ethical landscape. Research limitations/implications Recognizing the evolving nature of the Metaverse, with technological disruptions contributing to an ever-changing ethical landscape, we propose a framework and research questions with an actionable research agenda for empirical studies focused on ethical concerns within the Metaverse. Practical implications We offer insights for integrating ethics into the design and development of Metaverse solutions. The framework highlights the complex, multi-layered ethical issues and emphasizes the need for platform stakeholders to collaborate with consumers and policymakers to address these concerns. Additionally, the review reinforces the importance of data management in the Metaverse, urging policymakers to prioritize data privacy on the Metaverse platforms and revise regulations to tackle these challenges. Originality/value The review underscores the unique nature of ethical issues in the Metaverse, which extends beyond those associated with its foundational technologies and calls for increased attention to these issues in information systems research.