Responsible open data: an oxymoron? Discuss!
At our April 5th Salon in Washington, DC we had the opportunity to take a closer look at open data and privacy and discuss the intersection of the two in the framework of ‘responsible data’. Our lead discussants were Amy O’Donnell, Oxfam GB; Rob Baker, World Bank; Sean McDonald, FrontlineSMS. I had the pleasure of guest moderating.
What is Responsible Data?
We started out by defining ‘responsible data‘ and some of the challenges when thinking about open data in a framework of responsible data.
The Engine Room defines ‘responsible data’ as
the duty to ensure people’s rights to consent, privacy, security and ownership around the information processes of collection, analysis, storage, presentation and reuse of data, while respecting the values of transparency and openness.
Responsible Data can be like walking a tightrope, noted our first discussant, and you need to find the right balance between opening…
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