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 Duration 14 hours (2 days)

Course Outline

Introduction to Data Ethics

  • Defining data ethics.
  • The importance of ethics in public data usage.
  • An overview of ethical frameworks and values.

Risks and Dilemmas in Data Practices

  • Ethical concerns 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 in 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 risk and uncertainty.

Data Ethics in Practice

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

Policy, Governance, and Ethical Design

  • Integrating ethics into data governance structures.
  • Principles-by-design and responsible innovation.
  • Fostering public engagement and feedback loops.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • An understanding of how data is collected and used 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 in public service

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