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Course Outline
Introduction to Data Ethics
- What constitutes data ethics?
- The importance of ethics in public data use.
- Overview of ethical frameworks and values.
Risks and Dilemmas in Data Practices
- Ethical issues regarding data collection and surveillance.
- Bias and discrimination within algorithms.
- Balancing innovation, risk, and trust.
Privacy and Consent
- Personal data and sensitive information.
- Informed consent in digital services.
- Ethical versus legal compliance (e.g., GDPR).
Transparency, Accountability, and Trust
- Explaining decisions made using data and AI.
- Public trust and institutional responsibility.
- Communicating risk and uncertainty.
Data Ethics in Practice
- Case studies of ethical successes and failures.
- Developing ethical review checklists.
- Role-playing and applied scenario analysis.
Policy, Governance, and Ethical Design
- Integrating ethics into data governance.
- Principles-by-design and responsible innovation.
- Public engagement and feedback loops.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Understanding of data collection and usage in public or organizational contexts.
- Experience working with data, reporting, or digital systems.
- Basic familiarity with compliance, governance, or policy frameworks.
Audience
- Policy makers and public officials.
- Data stewards and analysts.
- IT and digital transformation teams within public service.
14 Hours
