Moving past economic boundaries to implement comprehensive data policy By Kris Workman (He/Him) Ma in Interdisciplinary studies University of Washington (TAC)
What is data policy (US Context) Policies put in place by government Mostly economic Tends to protect: Finances Person’s identity Passed on two levels: State or Federal Regulated by state/federal
Current values Mostly economic Based on free market ideas User choices will dictate market Users can choose not to use products Mostly protects finances and identity One area not economic: Protecting children
Problems Users not aware of how information can be used Users choose to participate Tech Education of users vary Users not aware of how information can be used Information can be used in a variety of harmful ways Users can choose not to participate Technology is pervasive
Why is it important to establish values Data collection is not a harmless thing Information can be used in dangerous ways to target: Data is not always secure Values Determine how Data policies are formed
Balancing economic and social values Can have a mix of economic and social We have to decide what parts of policy cover which value characteristic Decide how it is we want to value that characteristic Find ways to implement affective change Nothing wrong with having some economic values, as long as it is being valued the right way
Contact information Kris Workman (He/Him) MAIS UW Tacoma Email Address: workman2@uw.edu