Ethical Data Handling Strategy

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Muhammad Rawish Siddiqui

Data Ethics Framework – Strategy for Handling Data Responsibly

Component	Description
Values statements	Training should include a review of the code of ethics. Employee must sign off that they are familiar with the code and the implications of unethical handling of data. Training needs to be ongoing, for example, through a requirement for an annual ethics statement affirmation. Communications should reach all employees.
Ethical data handling principles	Ethical data handling principles describe how an organization approaches challenges presented by data; for example, how to respect the right of individuals to privacy. Principles and expected behaviors can be summarized in a code of ethics and supported through an ethics policy. Socialization of the code and policy should be included in the training and communications plan.
Compliance framework	A compliance framework includes factors that drive organizational obligations. Ethical behaviors should enable the organization to meet compliance requirements. Compliance requirements are influenced by geographic and sector concerns.
Risk assessments	Risk assessments identify the likelihood and the implications of specific problems arising within the organization. These should be used to prioritize actions related to mitigation, including employee compliance with ethical principles.
Training and communications	The roadmap should include a timeline with activities that can be approved by management. Activities will include the execution of the training and communications plan, identification, and remediation of gaps in existing practices, risk mitigation, and monitoring plans. Develop detailed statements that reflect the target position of the organization on the appropriate handling of data, including roles, responsibilities, and processes, and references to experts for more information. The roadmap should cover all applicable laws and cultural factors.
Roadmap	The roadmap should include a timeline with activities that can be approved by management. Activities will include the execution of the training and communications plan, identification, and remediation of gaps in existing practices, risk mitigation, and monitoring plans. Develop detailed statements that reflect the target position of the organization on the appropriate handling of data, including roles, responsibilities, and processes, and references to experts for more information. The roadmap should cover all applicable laws, and cultural factors.
Approach to auditing and monitoring	Training should include a review of the code of ethics. Employees must sign off that they are familiar with the code and the implications of unethical handling of data. Training needs to be ongoing, for example, through a requirement for an annual ethics statement affirmation. Communications should reach all employees.

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Muhammad Rawish Siddiqui

Master’s degree in computer science with Specialization in Software Engineering and Earned PGD in Management Information System, in addition to 45+ Online Professional Certifications.

Accumulated 20+ years’ Information Technology, Data Governance, Data Management, and Compliance related consecutive hands-on experience, possess diversified business and technical background across the Aviation, Healthcare, Investment, Education, and Construction sectors.

Engaged in Applied Research with a focus on Big Data Governance, Privacy, Security, and Compliance, resulting in the publication of numerous articles and research manuscripts in prestigious international journals, including the Journal of Sensor Networks and Data Communications, the Journal of Electrical Electronics Engineering, and the Innovative Journal of Applied Science. These works contribute practical insights and solutions to address industry challenges effectively.

Experience includes leading data governance and management initiatives, ensuring compliance with NDMO, GDPR and KSA PDPL, and implementing/improving data security, privacy, & protection.

Served in leadership capacities such as Manager – Data Management, Adjunct Faculty Member, Sr. Team Lead – Database Specialist, Sr. Team Lead Consultant, Sr. Applications DBA, Sr. Resident Consultant, and Manager Systems.

Possesses extensive expertise spanning a diverse range of platforms, tools, technologies, hardware, software, and operating systems, effectively leveraging this knowledge to address complex challenges in Data governance, security, privacy and compliance.

45+ Online Professional Certifications, which includes:
• CDMP – Certified Data Management Professional
• CDPO – Certified Data Protection Officer
• GDPR – General Data Protection Regulation Practitioner
• EDRP – EC-Council Disaster Recovery Professional
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• Oracle Enterprise Data Management Professional
• Oracle Database Cloud Certified Professional
• ITIL – Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITSM – IT)

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