It also created the basis of our first annual Parent Talk report, meaning we are sharing children and families needs with the UK public and decision makers, and raising awareness of the gaps in support.”
Resources
A few recommended resources from DataKind UK and Action for Children, for groups who want to use their data responsibly:
The ICO’s guidance on running Data switzerland rcs data protection impact assessments
The Data Ethics Project from LOTI, who support London boroughs to improve public services with digital, data and innovation
Consent issues in data sharing is a free online workshop that explains the difference between types of consent
The UK Data Service provides access and training to use the UK’s largest collection of economic, social and population data for research and teaching
The Data for Children Collaborative’s ethics and safeguarding training pack includes everything you need to successfully complete the ethical assessment and safeguarding training for your project, reflect on any ethical challenges you may face as your project progresses, and to remind you of the importance of protecting children and their rights at all times
DigiSafe is a step-by-step digital safeguarding guide for charities designing new services or taking existing ones online
Identifying Potential Data Risks and Harms is a short, simple, and practical resource to help teams who are designing projects to identify potential risks and harms and provide clear and practical actions and activities to help reduce the risks and harms