A New Digital Responsibility

Too many times, especially in the UK, I see a strong focus on Data Ethics or AI Ethics, but its rare that I find a strong voice on Digital Ethics. In that context, I was delighted to recently find the Avanade global report on Digital Ethics, and to track down Chris as the man behind it. I was really looking forward to this conversation and it didn't disappoint. Great to see so many synergies betwe...

I've been looking forward to this conversation for a while, talking about Draft EU AI Regulations with Trish Shaw, CEO Beyond Reach Consulting and Simone Larsson, AI & ML Commercial Lead at the Digital Catapult. Trish recently wrote this article that we published as a review of the EU AI Regs, and brings a legal, regulation and standards perspective to the conversation whilst Simone in her wor...

Delighted to hand across the hosting reins for this episode to Mishal Noor Shahid, who talks about the impact that Inclusive Digital Initiatives can have, brilliantly brought to life in her conversation with Rotimi Soyombo and Roger Percy Lister. I was particular taken by common theme of finding your passion - living your life and earning a living by doing the things that you are most passionate a...

I have been looking forward to this conversation for some time. Chatting with Robbie Stamp, CEO Bioss International, friend of Douglas Adams and executive producer of the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy film. We explore the human response, societal response, to some of the opportunities that AI presents.  Robbie also sits on the British Standard Institute’s National Standing Committee on Arti...

Fascinating discussion with Niniane Paeffgen, MD Swiss Digital Initiative about their proposed Digital Labelling scheme to give Swiss consumers increased confidence of the way in which organisations will protect and process their personal data. I thought it was particularly interesting that Niniane has so far identified 50 similar initiatives globally (all slightly different) in this embryonic spa...

Great conversation with Bob Wigley, author of the recently published "Born Digital" looking at the impact on Generation Z from continuous use of devices and big tech (social) media platforms. As part of the research for the book, Bob committed to meet a GenZ entrepreneur every day - for 200 days - which provides fantastic insight that he shares with our audience.  You can find more out about...

Brilliant conversation with the inspirational Ken Banks, Head of Social Purpose at Yoti. A career in global development and empowering communities to improve is clearly an excellent basis on which to strengthen the absolute focus on ethical and social value that Yoti has in delivering identity products to the global market.  After you've listened to the conversation, have a look at a couple o...

We continue the season with a focus on inclusion and access to technology. Sarah Atkinson, CEO of The Social Mobility Foundation and the wonderfully titled "The Department for Opportunities" in the UK.  "On a very practical level, if 1 in every 14  unused laptops in the UK was donated, every child in the uK would have the tools they need to learn" If the other 13 were also donated, we co...

A conversation with London based Tom Greenwood, author of Sustainable Web Design,  and Chicago based Tim Frick, author of Designing for Sustainability, both owners of BCorp Design Agencies and both advocates of the Sustainable Web Manifesto.  Hosted by Christopher Joynson and Rob Price.  Tom Greenwood https://www.websitecarbon.com/ My book at https://abookapart.com/products/sustaina...

Daniel Hulme is CEO of AI company Satalia, recognised AI expert and multiple TedX presenter. Rob and Daniel talk about creating planet wide innovation and AI assisted Ethics Advisory boards for business, and the problems of AI ethics washing .... amongst other things  For more information on #CDR and #DigitalResponsibility check out http://corporatedigitalresponsibility.net LinkedIn:  &n...

The Internet Commission published its Accountability Report in January 2021. Rob and Christopher discuss online privacy, trust and digital wellbeing with the founder and Executive Chair of the Internet Commission, Jonny Shipp.  You can find the Accountability Report 1.0 (Jan 2021) here   For more information on #CDR and #DigitalResponsibility check out http://corporatedigitalresponsibili...

Discussion with Dr Saskia Dörr, author of a Practical Guide to Corporate Digital Responsibility, published in Germany last year, looking at which segments of the market have most embraced CDR, and where is it most likely to be adopted.  For more information on #CDR and #DigitalResponsibility check out http://corporatedigitalresponsibility.net LinkedIn:       Rob Price...

"Fairness as a Service", "That goal you've described is wonderful" ... a discussion with Karen Elliott of Newcastle University  (top 35 women in Fintech, UK) and Kevin Telford of GOFCoE (top 100 data 2021, UK) talking about their shared passions around Financial Inclusion and a fairer society. Always a fascinating conversation with either Karen or Kevin, but together .... well, we talked for...

"There is no single answer - as a company, you need a data philiosophy." Continuing the theme discussing data ethics in business, and the complexity in driving change. Rob meets Tony Fish, entrepreneur, investor, visiting lecturer, NED and Chair, Board Committee Data Ethics & Privacy of a bank.  For more information on #CDR and #DigitalResponsibility check out http://corporatedigitalrespo...

Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility is a key part of Corporate Digital Responsibility. Often the focus when talking about the Digital Divide is on the older generation, but with the pandemic we are increasingly seeing a new divide arise due to lack of access or lack of reliable connectivity. Christopher Joynson leads the discussion with Elliot Doak and Mishal Shahid For more information on #CDR...

A key part of CDR is Environmental Responsibility. Here we talk to James Cannings and Andrew Mercer about their respective work on low carbon and sustainability in their respective organisations  For more information on #CDR and #DigitalResponsibility check out http://corporatedigitalresponsibility.net LinkedIn:       Rob Price Facebook:     CDR Twitter...

Michael Wade is one of the most influential voices in CDR globally, with his often quoted reference paper on CDR published through MIT Sloan Review in 2020. Christopher Joynson leads the conversation with Michael and Rob about CDR and the shift from concept to reality.  For more information on #CDR and #DigitalResponsibility check out http://corporatedigitalresponsibility.net LinkedIn:  ...

Interview with Neil Milliken, Global Head of Accessibility at Atos, co-founder of the phenomenally successful #axschat, Top 10 most influential disabled people in UK For more information on #CDR and #DigitalResponsibility check out http://corporatedigitalresponsibility.net LinkedIn:       Rob Price Facebook:     CDR Twitter:      &nb...

Oliver Merx founded and runs the international LInkedIn group about Corporate Digital Responsibility, and has done extensive research in regard to all of the CDR activities across the world, and especially Germany. In discussion with Rob Price and Christopher Joynson as they look back on 2020 and look forward to 2021.  For more information on #CDR and #DigitalResponsibility check out http://c...

The fusion of Digitalisation and Sustainability: Existing tools and new fields of action combine to Corporate Digital Responsibility. This guest article by Dr Saskia Dörr was first published in German on wiseway.de and FAZ Magazin Verantwortung in 2019. It has been translated and is slightly adapted. This podcast is read by Dr Saskia Dörr  and introduced by Rob Price For more information on #...

This article on consideration of Digital Inclusion in regard to the pandemic was written by Christopher Joynson (Atos Consulting) and builds on the work he has done previously on CDR in Atos, both in the AtosX competition and in the Scientific Community. Article originally published here https://corporatedigitalresponsibility.co.uk/blog/f/covid19-–-a-litmus-test-for-digital-inclusion  For mor...

In the last few weeks, I've found a group of informed and passionate people across the UK and Europe who have a common interest in CDR, Digital Ethics and Sustainability. The more I read and talk about these subjects, the more I become convinced of the value of connecting the dots - of ensuring that there is a broader international awareness of the work that is happening in each country. This is m...