Course Outline

Introduction to Data Ethics for Government

  • What is data ethics?
  • Why ethics matters in public sector data use
  • Overview of ethical frameworks and values for government

Risks and Dilemmas in Data Practices

  • Ethical issues in data collection and surveillance within government operations
  • Bias and discrimination in algorithms used by government agencies
  • Balancing innovation, risk, and trust in public sector initiatives

Privacy and Consent

  • Handling personal data and sensitive information for government purposes
  • Informed consent in digital services provided by the government
  • Ethical vs. legal compliance (e.g., GDPR) in government contexts

Transparency, Accountability, and Trust

  • Explaining decisions made with data and AI in government programs
  • Building public trust and institutional responsibility within the government
  • Communicating risk and uncertainty to citizens and stakeholders

Data Ethics in Practice for Government

  • Case studies of ethical success and failure in government agencies
  • Developing ethical review checklists for government projects
  • Role-playing and applied scenario analysis for government employees

Policy, Governance, and Ethical Design for Government

  • Integrating ethics into data governance frameworks for government
  • Principles-by-design and responsible innovation in public sector initiatives
  • Public engagement and feedback loops to enhance ethical practices for government

Summary and Next Steps for Government

Requirements

  • An understanding of how data is collected and utilized in public or organizational contexts for government operations.
  • Experience working with data, reporting, or digital systems for government processes.
  • Basic familiarity with compliance, governance, or policy frameworks for government agencies.

Audience

  • Policy makers and public officials responsible for government initiatives.
  • Data stewards and analysts supporting government data management.
  • IT and digital transformation teams within public service organizations.
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