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An open collaboration approach uses methods that are based around sharing knowledge, contributing to project sustainability in the longer term. Open collaboration, where peers co-create materials, relies more on gathering to discuss how solutions should be implemented, than carrying out implementation. Three key principles of open collaboration are egalitarianism, meritocracy and self-organisation. This is not not usually how organisations develop …
Innovation refers to the development of new technologies. Responsible innovation refers to the development of new technologies, in a way that demonstrates social and ethical awareness. Responsible Innovation comes from the phrase “Responsible Research and Innovation”, an academic research area. This is why the acronyms RI and RRI are often used interchangeably. This page uses RI to indicate a more …
A digital divide exists between those who can access information and communication technologies, and those who cannot. This divide leads to inequality in access to opportunities, services and other goods. This divide is bridged by considering how to include different groups of people as part of solution development. Highlighting digital inclusion during design is one way to avoid deepening the …
Trust is an ongoing practice that requires more than simply sharing resources; to trust is to voluntarily open oneself up to risk and vulnerability. It is supported by intellectual honesty, knowing one’s limits, and having the humility to consult others. It is practised through respect for the reports of others and willingness to base action on them. Trust in technology …
There has been a general shift from concerns with safety to concerns of security (focused on dangers arising from the illegal actions of others), a process that has intensified since 9/11 leading to what has been termed a ‘securitization’ of emergency response. The right to Security is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights but in practice is challenging to …
Privacy refers to the appropriate use of data relating an individual to a context and, to an expectation of privacy from data subjects. The EU’s updated data protection framework (GDPR) includes more privacy-enhancing measures such as ‘the right to be forgotten’ and ‘the right to access’; the latter, ensures that data subjects are able to obtain confirmation as to whether …
Fairness refers to ability to make judgements based on the particular situation, interests, and feelings at hand, not just based on general regulations. It is linked to principles of neutrality: disaster prevention, preparedness, response and recovery should not account for political, racial, religious or ideological intent. Fairness and neutrality are not equal: fairness might mean technological innovation should be arranged …
