Module 6 Handbook

Identify

1: The release of data can result in wider harmful impacts on society, the economy or the environment. 

For example, publishing data that highlights the location of key food production and storage areas for internal use and export could make those locations a target in times of conflict.

2: The restriction of data can result in wider harmful impacts on society, the economy or the environment. 

For example, not sharing data on crop disease can result in the disease becoming widespread before anyone is even aware it exists.

In this example, however, releasing the data may result in commercial harm. The choice of which risk is greater is often complex. 

Reduce

• Put in place, or uphold existing and widely accepted ethical codes of practice
• Communicate openly
• Regularly review practices