032 An ethical approach to the Data Use Act with Rowenna Fielding

Send us Fan MailSound Bite: "Following the law isn't enough."In this episode, we tackle a question that is increasingly critical in the age of AI and big data: Is your organisation truly using data ethically?Rowenna joins us to emphasise that data protection is fundamentally a human rights issue. We distinguish between being merely legally compliant (e.g., following GDPR) and operating with genuine data ethics. The conversation covers the dangers of assuming good intentions, the vital role of education in promoting a "pro-human" approach, and the rising challenges posed by AI in ethical data use.Topics Covered:Why ethics must go beyond legal compliance.The human rights basis of data protection.Identifying and avoiding the biggest dangers in unethical data use.Practical steps for organizations to embed ethical practices.The future of data ethics in light of AI advancements.Takeaway Highlight: Ethical data use is an ongoing effort that requires continuous critical thinking and attention to ensure we don't harm the real people behind the data.data ethics, GDPR, data protection, ethical data use, AI ethics, data governance, human rights, compliance, data privacy, technology, legal compliance, Black Mirror, data security, RowennaKeywords🌱 Ready to take this further? If something landed for you in this episode… don’t just leave it here. You don’t need to figure it all out on your own — I’ve created a few simple ways to help you take your next step, at your pace. 🟢 — Start where you are If you’re not quite sure how you’re showing up right now, start here: 👉 Thinking with Jaki Scorecard — your Influence Action Plan Use this to get clarity on how you currently show up, where you might be getting stuck, and what your next influence move is. Thinking with Jaki 🟡 Build clarity and direction Once you’ve got that awareness, let’s build a clearer picture of where you are overall: 👉 Leadership Through Data EMPOWER Scorecard This will show you where you sit across the EMPOWER framework — your strengths, your gaps, and what to focus on next so you can move forward with confidence. The Leadership Through Data EMPOWER Scorecard 🔵 Grow with me If you’re ready to go deeper and build real momentum: 👉 Join the free EMPOWER Masterclass | Leadership Through Data I’ll walk you through the full roadmap and help you see exactly how to step into your influence and leadership — in a way that feels like you.  The EMPOWER Masterclass | Leadership Through Data   🚀 Want to keep building? If you’re ready to take action beyond this episode, here are a couple of ways we can work together: 👉 Book Jaki to speak at your next event Bring these conversations into your organisation or community with practical, real-world learning. Public Speaker, Write & Podcaster - Jacqueline Stockwell 👉 Join the 21-Day EMPOWER Sprint Build momentum, take action daily, and stop overthinking your next move. https://leadershipthroughdata.com/empower-21/  💬 Final thought You don’t need to do everything at once. Just take one next step. And if this episode helped you, I’d love you to share it with someone who needs to hear it too 💛 Support the show