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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.
If you own the copyright in a work, you have exclusive rights over certain uses of that work. These rights fall into two categories: economic rights and moral rights.
Read about the Committee's review of local government ethical standards, including our report, evidence submitted to the Committee, and press releases.
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 full report by the Committee on Standards in Public Life and accompanying research conducted by Ipsos MORI.
Statement of the values and responsibilities of scientists.
Whistleblowing - what it is, who to tell, what to expect and how to complain if you're treated unfairly.
Changes to charity law, implemented by the Government today (27 November 2025), should mean fewer charities will be required to ask for the Charity Commission’s authority to make moral (‘ex gratia’) payments.
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