Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation

About the Centre

The Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation is a small team within the function of the Government Chief Data Steward (GCDS).
Guidance

It can be difficult to navigate the numerous guidance tools, frameworks, and principles out there. Here, we have outlined the key guidance in Aotearoa, how they may best apply to your project and direct you to the practical tools for each guidance.
- Data Protection and Use Policy
  
  This guidance is a good option for anyone who works directly with service users or communities.
- The Privacy, Human Rights and Ethics (PHRaE) Framework
  
  This guidance is a good option if privacy is the number one priority for your product, service, system or process.
- Ngā Tikanga Paihere
  
  This guidance is a good option if you want Te Ao Māori principles to inform your data practice. It is also a good framework for thinking about working with communities, and ensuring your data practices occur in good faith.
- Artificial Intelligence Guidance
  
  We’ve seen a lot of interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) over the last year, especially generative AI. Here are some good pieces of AI guidance you may like to consider for your project.
- Information Sharing Resource Hub
  
  This guidance is a good option for anyone who needs to share information regularly, especially personal information.
Ethics training

While the Centre doesn’t provide ethics training courses, there are several data ethics courses targeting various analytical functions.