[Geo4All] New Directions for Global Activities in Data Ethics

[Suchith Anand]

Dear colleagues


Powerful network and partnership to create significant global impact started this week in Munich.


The Ethical Data Initiative (EDI) is an innovative, collaborative project that focuses on promoting ethical and responsible data practices globally.  The EDI aims to create a neutral platform via a network of global hubs where discussions related to ethical data practices can take place and be advanced. Through these discussions, the EDI aims to promote ethical and responsible data practices on a local, national, and international scale across the globe.


A EU-UK alliance will help build research collaborations, opportunities, and expand global impact. The Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the University of Exeter jointly host the Ethical Data Initiative. These universities have a proven track record in research on data ethics and governance, extensive teaching programs, and well-developed doctoral training programs. As global hosts for the EDI, the universities will play a crucial role in developing training and policy frameworks, turning knowledge into evidence-driven policy.


Big thank you to colleagues at the TUM ThinkTank for the excellent organisation of multi-stakeholder workshop on “New Directions for Global Activities in Data Ethics” in Munich, from 8-10 April. The workshop brought together experts in AI and data ethics, and international data policy to discuss challenges such as algorithmic decision-making and bias mitigation, while promoting responsible data practices globally. The workshop aims to shape the future direction of the Ethical Data Initiative and its three pillars: policy and networks, international data ethics education, and stakeholder and community engagement.


Thank you to all participants for your inputs. Thank you to the International Science Council’s CODATA , Research Data Alliance and all colleagues.


The EDI aims to promote ethical and responsible data practices globally through research and an evidence-based approach. Through its network of stakeholders, the EDI aims to create a neutral platform for discussions related to ethical data practices, increasing equality and inclusivity in the data space, and empowering the digital citizens of tomorrow.


Watch the keynote from Professor Sabina Leonelli and introduction at https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/2024/04/12/new-directions-for-global-activities-in-data-ethics/


Best wishes


Suchith


Professor Suchith Anand

Professor of Practice in Science Policy at the University of Exeter | Senior Adviser to Governments and International Organisations | Scientist | Global Citizen | SDG Volunteer and Advocate


Email - S.Anand at exeter.ac.uk<mailto:S.Anand at exeter.ac.uk>



https://politics.exeter.ac.uk/staff/anand/

https://ethicaldatainitiative.org



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