Governance, Law & Compliance
Data dignity
The idea that people should have a say, recognition or compensation when information about them is used.
Example
A proposal gives contributors more say over how their data supports AI.
Why people use it
It puts people's say in the use of their information into the discussion.
What you'll hear
“What do contributors get to decide?”
What this means for you
Ask which concrete rights or arrangements a proposal would create.
Can you control it?
No
No direct control. This describes a wider issue, concept or result rather than something you can simply switch on or off in a tool.
Common questions
- Does data dignity refer to one settled legal right?
- No. It is a ethical concept with different proposed implementations.
- Does the idea concern only payment?
- No. Different proposals also emphasize consent, recognition or control.
- Can two proposals use the phrase differently?
- Yes. The concrete rights or arrangements should be examined rather than inferred from the label.