Data Ethics
Apply legal and ethical principles in the collection, use, storage and disposal of data
Type
Functional
Competency Area
Governance and Compliance
Levels
Apply and uphold principles of handling of data
Adhere to the organisation’s code of conduct and the PDPA in the collection, use, retrieval and disposal of personal data
Accept responsibility for own behaviour
Recognise and report potential breaches in code of ethics
Apply decision-making process to resolve ethical dilemmas
Manage address ethical dilemmas and issues
Review internal code of ethics to identify gaps and improve accountability in the use of data
Monitor compliance to professional, ethical practices, legal and regulatory requirements
Maintain relevancy and currency of organisation legal and ethical operational procedures
Formulate the organisation’s code of ethics, systems and processes
Establish procedures to identify and address ethical problems
Develop and implement procedures to maintain confidentiality in accordance with data protection and ethics guidelines
Evaluate compliance requirements
Disseminate changes and updates in ethical- legal requirements, professional code of conduct and standards of practice
Maintain an environment conducive to upholding ethical data usage
Facilitate resolution of ethical conflicts in situations of breach of data ethics
Drive professional, legal and ethical accountability and responsibility within and across organisations
Evaluate organisational governance, compliance and risk management policies and procedures in relation to code of conduct relating to data
Assess changes in legislation and regulations, and benchmark ethical practices in the local and international contexts
Design new data ethics frameworks, formulating change structures and procedures
Determine ethical and legal implications on professional practices in policy review initiatives
Establish and monitor quality assurance procedures to ensure governance and ethical accountability
Identify and incorporate changes in ethical practices, professional guidelines, legislation, regulations and reporting requirements with reference to data-related government initiatives
Foster inter-disciplinary team collaborations to address ethical concerns, risks or considerations, benefits and outcomes of data- related projects