In 2019, the Danish government launched an independent Data Ethics Council.
Name in original language
Dataetisk råd
Initiative overview
In 2020, the Council will define data ethics as well as investigate the ethical dimensions of data combination in the public sector. More generally, the Council plans to increase awareness about ethical dilemmas, in part through public debate. To keep up with the digital revolution the council has to give a continuous perspective on how to use data responsibly and shed light on opportunities for new solutions that are innovative and beneficial to society.The initiative has the following objectives:To advise the public and private sectors on ethical matters related to data. The mandate of the Data Ethics Council also includes ethical matters related to AI
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Danish Data Ethics Council
