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Decision Intelligence: Data Ethics

GovLoop

By definition, data ethics refers to the norms of behavior that promote appropriate judgments and accountability when acquiring, managing or using data. But AI’s expansive use has made data ethics increasingly important. 4 Basic Principles of Data Ethics Ownership: Individuals own their data or their information.

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The Importance of Ethical Procurement Practices in Public Sectors

The Procurement School

Many organizations have written policies and guidelines on Ethics, but is this situation an Ethical or Moral issue? In conducting research for this article, I found many definitions of ‘Ethics’. I asked a search engine ‘What is the difference between Morals and Ethics?’ It deals with individual character.

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New OCI Rule Contains Big Changes

SmallGovCon

Congress would really like the FAR to focus on additional examples Definitions. the FAR must update definitions related to specific types of organizational conflicts of interest, including unequal access to information, impaired objectivity, and biased ground rules. Definitions. The entire law, however, was less than two pages.

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As House task force work begins, Rep. Bonamici is ‘very worried’ about AI — ‘and we all should be’

FedScoop

said in an interview with FedScoop that her focus will be on the ethical use of AI, pointing to a need to address bias, lack of consent, discrimination and privacy issues. The ethical dilemmas and the threats that those pose regarding AI? SB: Depending on how you’re defining ethical dilemmas, which is what I’ve been asking.

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UAE’s Arbitration Law Transformation Through Federal Decree Law No.15 of 2023: Innovations, Ethical Compliance for Arbitrators, and Enhanced Procedural Roles for Arbitral Institutions

Kluwer Arbitration

Anticipating additional caselaw on the definition of a “direct relationship” is both of interest and a potential necessity, as the amended provision introduces ambiguity surrounding this specific definition. What constitutes a “direct relationship” remains unclear, leaving room for various interpretations and potential disputes.

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Updating the UNCITRAL Model Procurement Law for “Green Procurement”

Public Procurement Intl

The Model Law allows sustainability to be promoted through procurement via qualification criteria (under article 9, which expressly allows the procuring entity to impose environmental qualifications, and ethical and other standards that could include fair trade requirements).

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While things aren’t as busy, contractors can take this time to get out there for some face time

Federal News Network

And right now, between now and the end of the calendar year is traditionally a great time for companies to do their training on compliance and ethics. Larry Allen This is definitely a topic of discussion, Eric, and it’s a topic of discussion not only with industry, but among the people in government who I speak with as well.