Data Ethics

Summary

This is an informational page from the Guernsey Office of the Data Protection Authority (ODPA) explaining its approach to data ethics. It does not set out rules or compliance requirements but describes the ethical philosophy underpinning the ODPA's work and signposts external resources and commentary on data ethics.

• Includes a statement from the inaugural Guernsey Data Protection Commissioner, Emma Martins, on why data protection should be grounded in values, ethics and integrity rather than treated as a compliance tick box exercise
• Lists links to external and ODPA blog posts, conference materials and organisations working on data ethics (e.g. the Alan Turing Institute, the Open Data Institute, the UK Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation)
• Includes a notice referencing the withdrawal of UK and EU data protection rules interaction following Brexit

The page creates no binding obligations for regulated entities; it is a resource and awareness page intended to encourage ethical thinking about data protection practices.