Charter for the Ethical Use of Data [Charta für den ethischen Umgang mit Daten]

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

Abstract

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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