Data Ethics Framework

Author: N/A

Publisher: The United Kingdom’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport

Publication Year: 2020

Summary: The following framework is based on 3 principles: transparency, accountability, and fairness. These principles, supported by 5 specific actions, guide organizations through different stages of the project and provide practical considerations. The 5 actions are: 1). Define the goal or benefit, 2). Use diverse teams to minimize bias (evaluators may be part-time contractors), 3). Comply with the laws, 4). Assure the data is accurate, and 5). Evaluate the impact from a big-picture perspective