Data ethics - data.govt.nz

Ngā Tikanga Paihere

Ngā Tikanga Paihere draws on 10 tikanga (Te Ao Māori/Māori world concepts) to help you establish goals, boundaries, and principles that guide and inform your data practice.
- What are tikanga?
  
  Tikanga are appropriate customary practices or ‘layers of the culture’ developed by Māori communities and individuals and informed by common cultural values and concepts.
- Why do we need Ngā Tikanga Paihere?
  
  To address the inequities suffered by Māori and other minorities, research must include strong participation with the community of focus and meet the data related obligations of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and human rights considerations.
- Data and tikanga
  
  Ngā Tikanga Paihere aligns with the Data Stewardship Framework, guiding good data practice and building public trust and confidence. Currently, it is used alongside the 5 safes framework to help evaluate applications to microdata at Stats NZ.
- Principle 1: Pūkenga & Whakapapa
  
  Principle 1: Have appropriate expertise, skills, and relationships with communities. This principle includes ngā tikanga Pūkenga (skills and expertise) and Whakapapa (genealogy).
- Principle 2: Pono & Tika
  
  Principle 2: Maintain public confidence and trust to use data. This principle includes ngā tikanga Pono (true to the principles of culture) and Tika (value for all).
- Principle 3: Wānanga &
  
  Principle 3: Use good data standards and practices. This principle includes ngā tikanga Wānanga (organisations) and Kaitiaki (guardians).
- Principle 4: Wairua & Mauri
  
  Principle 4: Clear purpose and action. This principle includes ngā tikanga Wairua (spirit or soul of a person) and Mauri (life principle or force).
- Principle 5: Tapu & Noa
  
  Principle 5: Balance benefits and risks. This principle includes ngā tikanga Tapu (sacred, prohibited, restricted, or to be set apart) and Noa (ordinary, unrestricted, or normality).
- References
  
  The development of Ngā Tikanga Paihere relied heavily on the use of external key sources. We provide these key sources to help others curious about this kaupapa to explore.
Government algorithm transparency and accountability

Algorithms have an essential role to play in supporting the delivery of government services to people in New Zealand. The government must ensure that data ethics are embedded in its work, and always keep in mind the people and communities being serviced by these tools.
- Algorithm charter for Aotearoa New Zealand
  
  The algorithm charter shows an enduring commitment for government agencies to use algorithms in a fair, ethical and transparent way.
- Charter implementation plan
- Algorithm Impact Assessment toolkit