The Government Chief Data Steward (GCDS) convened a Data Ethics Advisory Group (DEAG) to help maximise the opportunities and benefits from new and emerging uses of data, while responsibly managing potential risk and harms.
The Group will enable government agencies to test ideas, policy, and proposals related to new and emerging uses of data. It will also provide advice on trends, issues, areas of concern, and areas for innovation it becomes aware of.
Expertise across the group represents the following areas:
Data Ethics Advisory Group members
Guidance from Data Ethics Advisory Group
Terms of reference [PDF 557 KB]
If you have any questions or feedback, email dataethicsadvisory@stats.govt.nz.
Content last reviewed: 22 September 2025