Emma MacDonald
Director for the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation
Emma was bought into Stats in April 2023 to establish up a Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation. CDEI is an initiative to help government agencies achieve a secure and trusted data environment through good data practices. CDEI works to get things done by bringing the right people with the right skills together. Emma has spent her career work in the policy across numerous agencies, including at the Department of Corrections, the Department of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Transport, and Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
Sessions
Data Ethics Panel
Our Data Ethics Panel will explore critical issues at the intersection of technology, data, and ethics. Distinguished experts will delve into pressing topics such as safeguarding privacy in the age of big data, ensuring algorithmic fairness and transparency, addressing bias in AI systems, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies. The panel will discuss strategies for responsible data collection and usage, the challenges of informed consent in the digital age, and the societal impacts of data-driven decision-making. Attendees can expect thought-provoking debates on data ownership, the ethical dimensions of data sharing, and the balance between innovation and individual rights. Join us for an insightful discussion that will shape the future of ethical data practices in our increasingly connected world.
Starts: 2:40 PM
Ends: 3:30 PM