November 27, 2018
Sorting Algorithms: The Role of Civil Society
Policy expert Rhodri Davies wants civil society organizations to "get to grips" with artificial intelligence, which he says would minimize potential negative consequences.
November 27, 2018
Policy expert Rhodri Davies wants civil society organizations to "get to grips" with artificial intelligence, which he says would minimize potential negative consequences.
November 15, 2018
A controversial smart city initiative in Canada has proposed using a data trust to help manage how it collects and uses data. But is it enough? Digital Public's Sean Martin McDonald investigates.
June 26, 2018
The Collaborative’s overarching goal is to jump-start a conversation across the sector—especially among smaller civil society players—about responsible data.
March 27, 2018
Podcast and Transcript: Experts discuss responsible data, power, and the role of data and ethics in the tech for good space.
May 11, 2017
On a rainy morning in February, 450 of us gathered on Stanford’s campus for the Data on Purpose / Do Good Data conference, hosted by the Stanford Social Innovation Review and the Digital Civil Society Lab at the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society. This year we combined two...
July 6, 2016
The Impact Lab's Andrew Means calls for transparency in algorithmic decision-making to ensure proper, equitable practice in service of the public good.
June 23, 2016
There are more than 1,000 online giving platforms, but only one matters for your giving day – the one you chose. The Pittsburgh Foundation and 47 other foundations found that out the hard way during this year’s Give Local America Day when technology ground giving to a halt. Technology is...
February 4, 2016
After days of negotiation, the US and European Union (EU) have reached an agreement, known as the “Privacy Shield,” to better protect and continue to allow the transfer of personal data between the US and EU countries. This new agreement also grants Europeans the ability to seek legal action...
November 30, 2015
In part two of a two-part series, Lucy Bernholz shares her thoughts on #GivingTuesday, data, and giving in the digital age.
November 5, 2015
Covers the controls on IP as part of a non-disclosure agreement. Can be used in other settings as well.