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Changes to indicator 9 - mechanism, types of data, integrity #120

Closed prajectory closed 2 years ago

prajectory commented 2 years ago

Fixes # Indicator 9 .

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(9a) The term 'types of data' has implications that are slightly wider since it again has a specific meaning for technologists. Data types or types of data, have both numerous meanings like quantitative data or qualitative data etc. The intent behind the term “types of data” was for the projects to identify and list all data collected, processed, stored or distributed. So we have further defined what 'types of data' means in this case - personally identifiable data/ personal data and have linked to the UNSDG definition for 'personal data'

'Integrity' has been added (9a) - data integrity is as important as privacy and security, as you cannot have the latter without integrity being guaranteed and baked into the design. Safety and integrity may have a step between them. How does integrity break? Usually, human error; therefore its good to have integrity that guarantees consistency and truthfulness of the data.

(9b) (9c) Mechanism as a term can be confusing since it has different implications for technologists vs non technologists. Since the standard deals in depth with the design, it is paramount that we clarify any confusion that language may be causing. The Standard Council considered other terms that would be more appropriate - policies, processes, systems.

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