53 Responsible AI and Ethical Data Use Guides

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 A quick search found 53 published documents with guidance on the ethical and responsible use of AI, data, or digital technology in humanitarian contexts. Many of these initiatives are relatively recent, reflecting the growing awareness of data privacy and AI transparency.

  1. AI for Good Foundation’s Ethics of AI in Humanitarian Action
  2. CARE International Digital Safeguarding Policy
  3. Cash Learning Partnership (CaLP) Data Responsibility Toolkit
  4. Donor Principles for Human Rights in the Digital Age
  5. DSEG Framework for the Ethical Use of Advanced Data Science
  6. Engine Room’s Responsible Data Handbook
  7. GAHI Principles for Ethical Humanitarian Innovation
  8. GiveDirectly’s Responsible AI/ML Framework
  9. Global Index on Responsible AI
  10. GSMA Guidelines on Privacy in the Use of Mobile Phone Data
  11. Harvard Humanitarian Initiative’s Signal Code
  12. HOT Data Ethics Policy
  13. Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX) Data Responsibility Guidelines
  14. Humanitarian DSEG Peer Review Framework
  15. IASC Operational Guidance on Data Responsibility in Humanitarian Action
  16. ICRC Handbook on Data Protection in Humanitarian Action
  17. ICRC Rules on Personal Data Protection
  18. IEEE Ethically Aligned Design
  19. IFRC Data Playbook
  20. IFRC Data Protection Policy
  21. IOM Data Protection Manual
  22. ISO/IEC 42001 standard on AI management
  23. Making AI Work for International Development
  24. Managing Machine Learning Projects in International Development
  25. Mercy Corps Responsible Data Toolkit
  26. New Humanitarian’s call for AI guardrails in humanitarian settings
  27. NetHope Data Protection Starter Kit
  28. OECD AI Principles
  29. OCHA Information Management Toolbox
  30. OCHA’s Data Responsibility Guidelines
  31. Oxfam Responsible Data Management Training Pack
  32. Oxfam Responsible Program Data Policy
  33. Principles for Digital Development
  34. Responsible Data for Children Principles
  35. Save the Children’s Data Protection Policy
  36. Signal Code: Ethical Obligations for Humanitarian Information Activities
  37. Sphere Handbook
  38. UN Global Pulse Privacy and Data Protection Principles
  39. UN Global Pulse Risks, Harms and Benefits Assessment Tool
  40. UN OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data’s Data Responsibility Guidelines
  41. UNDP Digital Strategy
  42. UNDP Policy on Personal Data Protection and Privacy
  43. UNHCR Data Transformation Strategy
  44. UNHCR Policy on the Protection of Personal Data of Persons of Concern
  45. UNICEF Policy on Personal Data Protection
  46. UNOCHA’s Information Management Guidance – Sudden Onset Emergencies
  47. USAID AI in Global Development Playbook
  48. USAID Artificial Intelligence Action Plan
  49. USAID Considerations for Using Data Responsibly
  50. USAID Digital Strategy
  51. WFP Guide to Personal Data Protection and Privacy
  52. World Food Programme Guide to Personal Data Protection and Privacy
  53. World Vision’s Information Security and Data Protection Policy

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