Ethics (data)
Definition
Principles for fair, transparent, and privacy-respecting collection and use of data.
Why it matters
Ethical framing prevents harm and builds public trust in statistics.
Example
Minimizing sensitive fields shared in a public dashboard.
Related terms
Related resources
- Mozilla Foundation data stewardship resources (opens in new tab)
Ethical computing and data stewardship themes for classroom discussion.
- NIST de-identification overview (opens in new tab)
Introductory framing for protecting individuals when sharing data.