Data In-depth Flashcards
What is data ethics?
It ensures that data is collected, stores and used ethically
What are the principles of data ethics?
• Permission to collect data
• Transparency on how we use data
• Privacy of data
• Good intentions for using data
• Consider the out come for using data
Permission and Transparency
• Asking before collecting data
• Users are in control of their data
• Be honest on how you plan to use, store and collect data
• Lack of transparency can cause legal issue
Data Privacy
•Privacy refers to concealing information about yourself
• PII must be well protected
Intentions
•Data should be collected for the right reasons
• Question yourself about the reason you collect data
Outcome
• Consider the outcomes
• Protect vulnerable populations
What is the data life cycle?
A framework to regulate data.
The data cycle phases are
• Planning and collecting
• Storing and managing
• Cleaning and processing
• Analysing and Visualising
• Sharing
• Arching/ Storing
Why is data life cycle important?
• Ensure data is regulated responsibly
• Identify potential areas for improvement
• Improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations
Common mistakes about data
• Not having a clear goal or question
• Insufficient or wrong data
• Lack of appropriate analysis
• No clear communication of results