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Understand how to use artificial intelligence ethically and safely
Information about ETI, an alliance of companies, trade unions and voluntary organisations improving the lives of workers who make consumer goods.
This page collates the various existing ethical principles for data and AI, developed by government and public sector sector bodies. It intends to provide clarity and guidance for public servants working with data and/or AI.
The full report by the Committee on Standards in Public Life and accompanying research conducted by Ipsos MORI.
Find out more about our reviews on the subject of ethical standards for public service providers, including our 2014 report, 2015 guidance and 2018 follow-up publication.
Statement of the values and responsibilities of scientists.
This ethical guidance was developed by the former Department for International Development to support research, evaluation and monitoring related to ODA funded programming.
The Geospatial Commission publishes a policy paper on location data ethics proposing shared values to build public trust in the use of location data
Pandemic flu planning information for England and the devolved administrations, including guidance for organisations and businesses.
Guidance on social research ethics from the perspective of participants, outlining and identifying their ethical requirements.
Guidance to consider when submitting a proposal
Immigration staff guidance on making decisions involving difficult ethical issues.
We explain how we carry out research with people in an ethical way.
Humanitarian health organizations face enormous ethical challenges in conducting operations, particularly in situations of persistent violence
Read about the Committee's review of local government ethical standards, including our report, evidence submitted to the Committee, and press releases.
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