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Understand how to use artificial intelligence ethically and safely
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.
Statement of the values and responsibilities of scientists.
Guidance to consider when submitting a proposal
Read about the Committee's review of local government ethical standards, including our report, evidence submitted to the Committee, and press releases.
This ethical guidance was developed by the former Department for International Development to support research, evaluation and monitoring related to ODA funded programming.
Information about ETI, an alliance of companies, trade unions and voluntary organisations improving the lives of workers who make consumer goods.
Set of ethical principles developed by the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group.
The full report by the Committee on Standards in Public Life and accompanying research conducted by Ipsos MORI.
The Geospatial Commission publishes a policy paper on location data ethics proposing shared values to build public trust in the use of location data
Guidance for public sector organisations on how to use data appropriately and responsibly when planning, implementing, and evaluating a new policy or service.
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.
The government response to the Committee on Standards in Public Life review of local government ethical standards.
Guidance on the expected standards and responsibilities when designing/conducting social and behavioural research for/on-behalf of government
The Moral and Ethical Advisory Group (MEAG) provided independent advice to the UK government on moral, ethical and faith considerations on health and social care related issues.
Immigration staff guidance on making decisions involving difficult ethical issues.
Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office .
The National DNA Database Ethics Group provides independent advice on ethical issues surrounding the operations of the database to Home Office ministers and the National DNA Database Strategy Board.
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