Paper details
| Paper authors | Larissa Fast |
| In panel on | Responsible Data Sharing with Donors in Humanitarian Action |
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Abstract
Two of the key tenets of data responsibility are linked to data minimization and data use: that
we only collect the data that we need and that we use what we collect. Yet data collection at the field level is driven by multiple demands and actors, often resulting in mismatch between these tenets. Central to this are questions related to what data are collected and for what purpose, and how these underpin practices of data collection, use, and sharing, with consequent implications for humanitarian response and reform efforts. This research sheds light on two central questions related to data responsibility:
• What formal or informal frameworks govern the collection and sharing of disaggregated humanitarian data with donors?
• How are these frameworks and the related requirements understood or perceived by donors and humanitarian organisations?
Drawing on primary research consisting of document analysis and interviews, the presentation will discuss initial findings. This includes the public availability of documentation and the importance of transparency, accountability, efficiency, programme design, and legal, regulatory, and policy frameworks. Informal requests, however, often come via multiple channels, with unclear justification. These requests can cause confusion, and undermine trust and autonomy.
