Thread by @PollicyOrg

Our very own Data and Digital Rights Researcher, Mardiya (@killjoy_titi), just spoke at the @UNDataForum in a session on Inclusive Data, Partnerships & Decision-Making: What Works? 💃

Here are the key takeaways from her lightning talk:🧵
#InclusiveData #UNDataForum

🔍 Data collection must consider issues of privacy and representation, while also protecting the data subjects from potential surveillance and targeting.

#UNDataForum #DataRights #InclusiveData

🧑‍🌾 Social positionality can affect the type of data collected and how inclusive it is. For example, if male data collectors ask women farmers about crop preferences, they may ignore their input and take the input of other men. #UNDataForum #InclusiveData #DataRights

🤝 Individual autonomy vs communal data: When we look at data, we tend to view it from an individual perspective. However, many names and data points relate to lineage and communal affiliations. It's important to consider communal data practices and protection. #UNDataForum

💻 As we design and govern data-driven innovation, it's crucial to centre frameworks that assess power dynamics in data practices, collection, tabulating, and analysis. Data practices must be participatory to avoid invisibilizing the people at every value chain & decision chain.