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Course Outline

Introduction to Data Ethics

  • Defining data ethics
  • The importance of ethics in public data utilization
  • Overview of key ethical frameworks and values

Risks and Dilemmas in Data Practices

  • Ethical challenges in data collection and surveillance
  • Bias and discrimination within algorithms
  • Balancing innovation, risk management, and trust

Privacy and Consent

  • Handling personal data and sensitive information
  • Informed consent within digital services
  • Distinguishing between ethical and legal compliance (e.g., GDPR)

Transparency, Accountability, and Trust

  • Explaining decisions driven by data and AI
  • Maintaining public trust and institutional responsibility
  • Communicating risks and uncertainty effectively

Practical Data Ethics

  • Case studies illustrating ethical successes and failures
  • Creating ethical review checklists
  • Role-playing and applied scenario analysis

Policy, Governance, and Ethical Design

  • Embedding ethics into data governance
  • Principles-by-design and responsible innovation
  • Fostering public engagement and feedback mechanisms

Conclusion and Future Directions

Requirements

  • A grasp of data collection and usage patterns within public or organizational settings
  • Hands-on experience with data, reporting, or digital systems
  • Basic knowledge of compliance, governance, or policy frameworks

Target Audience

  • Policy makers and public officials
  • Data stewards and analysts
  • IT and digital transformation teams within the public sector
 14 Hours

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