Name of code
Charter for the Ethical Use of Data [Charta für den ethischen Umgang mit Daten]
Originator of code
Swico
Country
Switzerland
Original language
German
Year of creation
2021
Type of code
Corporate
Main frame of accountability
Market
Transparency
Public
Legal and regulatory context
Non-mandatory
Implementation and enforcement
Voluntary
Diversity
Yes
AI/automation
No
The Charter for the Ethical Use of Data (Charta für den ethischen umgang mit Daten)—issued by Swisco—concerns the ethical management of data. It aims at helping companies in the ICT sector to develop data-based products and services in a manner that aligns with the expectations of customers, employees and society. The Charter covers the data lifecycle of Swisco products and services, which is guided by the values of avoidance of harm, justice, autonomy, control, transparency and accountability. The paper also presents Swisco commitment to addressing ethical issues regarding the data lifecycle of their products and services.
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