The Foundations of Ethical Reviews at Statistics Canada
Articles and reports: 11-633-X2024002Description: Data ethics is a branch of ethics that raises questions about the appropriate use of data across its life cycle and identifies permissible practices and actions. This discipline is operationalized by Statistics Canada’s Data Ethics Secretariat (DES) through ethical reviews. The ethical review process is a direct consequence of the adoption of the Necessity and Proportionality Framework. The aim of this paper is to describe the foundations and the purpose of such reviews. This can help Canadians understand the work of the DES and how Statistics Canada justifies its data acquisitions. no: 51Issue Number: 2024002Frequency: OccasionalAuthor(s): Maranda, GuillaumeMain Product:Analytical Studies: Methods and References