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Responsible-by-Design in the Public Sector

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March 27, 2025
Responsible-by-Design in the Public Sector

In recent years, the use of data and AI in the public sector has grown significantly. These technologies offer opportunities to carry out tasks more efficiently and effectively, but they also come with risks. How can you ensure that data and AI are used in a responsible and transparent way? And how do you prevent decisions from being based on unreliable or hard-to-explain insights?

In this whitepaper, we explore how responsible use of data and AI can be translated into practice. We introduce the principle of “responsible-by-design”—an approach that systematically maps both the opportunities and the risks. In addition, we offer a set of building blocks: best practices that demonstrate how organizations can take concrete steps toward the careful and ethical use of data and AI.

 

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Dorus-Jan ten Boom
Dorus-Jan ten Boom

Management Consultant Digital Law & Ethics

Is an experienced Management Consultant in the field of Digital Law & Ethics, specialized in translating legal and ethical frameworks into their practical application. He…
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