UK Government's guidance for public sector organisations on how to use data appropriately and responsibly when planning, implementing, and evaluating a new policy or service.

What is it for?

The Data Ethics Framework guides appropriate and responsible data use in government and the wider public sector. It helps public servants understand ethical considerations, address these within their projects, and encourages responsible innovation.

Who is it for?

This guidance is aimed at anyone working directly or indirectly with data in the public sector, including data practitioners (statisticians, analysts and data scientists), policymakers, operational staff and those helping produce data-informed insight.