Author: Laura Starita
Publisher: Gartner
Publication Year: 2020
Summary: The following article discusses how few consider ethics until there is a problem. Only then do they stop to consider the potential risk. In order to avoid breaching data ethics standards and breaking the trust between businesses and their customers, there are a few steps that can be taken. Firstly, organizations need to change the existing mindset that there are rules surrounding data ethics that are set in stone since these “rules” change quickly as technology develops at a rapid pace. Secondly, organizations need to have active leaders who are focused specifically on ethics to better handle the rapidly changing world of data. Lastly, creating a culture of responsible data use is a necessity for getting everyone in an organization on the same page and can help a company stay ahead of the curve and avoid problems before they happen.