The Principle-at-Risk Analysis (PaRA): Operationalising Digital Ethics by Bridging Principles and Operations of a Digital Ethics Advisory Panel

• DOI: 10.1007/s11023-023-09654-w
• Publication Date: 2023-12-18T06:02:02Z
• Authors: André T. Nemat; Sarah J. Becker; Simon Lucas; Sean Thomas; Isabel Gadea; Jean Enno Charton
• Keywords: Ethical code; Research Ethics

Abstract Recent attempts to develop and apply digital ethics principles address the challenges of transformation leave organisations with an operationalisation gap. To successfully implement such guidance, they must find ways translate high-level frameworks into practical methods tools that match their specific workflows needs. Here, we describe development a standardised risk assessment tool, Principle-at-Risk Analysis (PaRA), as means close this gap for key level infrastructure at many – work interdisciplinary panel. The PaRA tool serves guide harmonise Digital Ethics Advisory Panel multinational science technology company Merck KGaA in alignment outlined company’s Code Ethics. We examine how can be used part multifaceted approach operationalise organisational provide general requirements its implementation. showcase application example case dealing comprehensibility consent forms data-sharing context Syntropy, collaborative platform clinical research.