TERM| FAIR and CARE

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FAIR and CARE in Information Technology

Understanding FAIR and CARE in the Context of Information Technology

In the realm of Information Technology, two important principles that guide data management and usage are FAIR and CARE. These principles are crucial in ensuring that data is handled responsibly and ethically.

What is FAIR?

FAIR is an acronym that stands for:

  • Findable
  • Accessible
  • Interoperable
  • Reusable

These principles are designed to ensure that digital assets like data and metadata are easy to find, access, integrate and reuse. For more information, you can visit the FAIR data Wikipedia page.

What is CARE?

CARE, on the other hand, is a set of principles that are particularly important when dealing with Indigenous data. CARE stands for:

  • Collective Benefit
  • Authority to Control
  • Responsibility
  • Ethics

These principles emphasize the need for data to be handled in a way that respects the rights and interests of Indigenous peoples. For more information, you can visit the Global Indigenous Data Alliance (GIDA) website.

References

1. Wilkinson, M. D. et al. The FAIR Guiding Principles for scientific data management and stewardship. Sci. Data 3:160018 doi: 10.1038/sdata.2016.18 (2016).

2. The CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance. GIDA (2020).