PRIVACY
Smart technology continues to increase its presence in ways that can improve lives – but when data is collected without clarity or consent, trust breaks down.
In this report our SDP Roundtable collaborated with leading data and privacy thought leaders to delve into how within our organisations we can build ethical systems that serve both innovation and inclusion.
The report delves into more detail of three key themes:
From smart homes to businesses, data systems impact us all in powerful ways.
Privacy isn't just about compliance – it's about trust, legitimacy, and respect for the human behind the data.
It’s time to treat communities as stakeholders, not just data sources.
Published: July 2025
Sustainable digitalisation principles addressed
The sustainable digitalisation principles and factors that this report touches on are marked below in bold.
1_ Clarity of Purpose
Determination of Purpose
Disclosure and Consent
2_ Benefit to Humanity
Human Centricity
Privacy
Data Ownership
3_ Whole Impact
Cybersecurity
Environment
Hardware Materials
4_ Broad Responsibility
Systemic Impacts
System Resilience
Future Impacts
5_ Stakeholder Accountability
Data Quality and Trustworthiness
Complaint Management
Accountable Parties
Transparency
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Image at top: Lucrezia Carnelo