Data and AI Ethics Framework
Guidance for public sector organisations on how to use data and data-driven technologies responsibly.
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The Data and AI Ethics Framework sets out principles and activities to guide the responsible development, procurement and use of data and AI in the public sector.
The framework is mainly written for people who work in government and other public sector organisations. For example, people who are designing, building, maintaining, using or updating projects that use data and AI. It will help public servants understand ethical considerations and how to address these in their work.
Any team working on an AI or data-driven technology project should also use the Data and AI Ethics Self-Assessment Tool. The tool will help teams capture information, and share learnings, challenges and progress with colleagues.
Updates to this page
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Retitled as the Data and AI Ethics Framework to reflect the expanded scope covering AI and algorithmic technologies. Added 4 new principles. Aligned the framework more closely with other government resources and added a self-assessment tool.
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Replaced the 2018 Data Ethics Framework with the 2020 version. The 2020 Data Ethics Framework consists of 3 overarching principles (transparency, accountability, fairness) and 5 specific actions that will help teams improve ethical standards in their work.
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PDF version of the Data Ethics Framework added.
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First published.