Leading Ethical Data Decisions
Overview
Privacy, Trust & AI in the Public Sector
As data and AI become more embedded in public sector work, leaders are expected to make decisions that are effective, ethical, lawful and worthy of public trust.
Leading Ethical Data Decisions helps public sector professionals navigate that responsibility with confidence. Participants explore practical ways to assess risks, weigh trade-offs and make sound decisions about data use in complex government contexts.
Key People
Faculty & Presenters
Dr Bernadette Hyland-Wood
Dr Bernadette Hyland-Wood is a recognised leader in data governance, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation, with experience spanning government, industry, academia, and international standards development. A former technology entrepreneur and executive, she has advised senior leaders and boards on responsible data and AI governance. Bernadette is a boundary spanner between policy, technology, and governance, and helps organisations navigate the opportunities, risks, and ethical challenges of data-driven decision-making. Her work focuses on the responsible use of AI, public trust, and Indigenous Data Governance.
Dr Hyland-Wood is an Industry Fellow at Queensland University of Technology and brings a practical perspective to leadership and ethical decision-making, drawing on experience across public policy, research, technology commercialisation, and organisational governance.
Who It's For
Designed for public sector professionals.
This program is designed for public sector professionals working with data, policy, regulation or service delivery who oversee or contribute to data-driven projects and want to ensure these initiatives meet ethical standards and community expectations.
Using data effectively and ethically
Leading Ethical Data Decisions provides space to step back from technical detail and focus on judgement, responsibility and trust. Through discussion and reflection, participants explore how to use data in ways that are ethical, lawful and aligned with public expectations in complex government environments.
Program highlights
Program Structure
Smart thinking for real-world challenges.
Program format
Leading Ethical Data Decisions runs over four weeks fully online, balancing interactive live sessions with flexible self-paced study.
Live learning sessions
Join weekly facilitated classes to unpack key themes via discussion, reflection, and case analysis.
Self-paced learning
Engage with structured modules, readings and short tasks at your own pace. You’ll explore frameworks and apply them to a real data dilemma from your work, sharing insights through discussion forums under expert guidance.
Program duration
This program runs over approximately four weeks.
Learning Approach
Trusted learning. Practical insights. Public value.
Peer learning
Learn alongside peers to explore ethical and privacy challenges from multiple perspectives.
Facilitated dialogue
Participate in structured discussions led by experienced data ethics leaders, creating a rich forum to debate challenges and solutions in a safe, collaborative environment.
Reflective practice
Short reflective tasks connect each topic directly to your day-to-day responsibilities, embedding new approaches into your routine.
Contextual application
Every concept is grounded in real public-sector challenges.
How to Register
More information coming soon.
Further information regarding this new program will be announced soon. To stay up to date, express your interest and we’ll provide additional details as they’re confirmed.