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###### [A smarter way to spot data & AI harms](https://learning.theodi.org/blog/dep-webinar-a-smarter-way-to-spot-data-and-ai-harms)

A practical approach to spotting data and AI harms before they scale into organisational risk.

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###### [How Police Scotland built an ethical data culture](https://learning.theodi.org/blog/dep-webinar-how-police-scotland-built-an-ethical-data-culture)

How Police Scotland embeds ethics and public confidence into data-driven technology decisions.

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 29 April 2026 

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###### [Key learnings for organisations on embedding data ethics](https://learning.theodi.org/blog/dep-webinar-key-learnings-for-organisations-on-embedding-data-ethics)

Practical pathways organisations use to embed data ethics, from frameworks to day-to-day practice.

 30 March 2026 

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###### [Learning with responsible AI: perceptions and experiences of learners](https://learning.theodi.org/blog/learning-with-responsible-ai-learner-experiences)

What adult learners told us about using a responsible AI chatbot on an online professional course.

 2 March 2026 

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How Global Fishing Watch turned data ethics principles into action across ocean data and AI work.

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 23 February 2026 

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How audience selection and proxy data in digital advertising raise real ethical risks for people.

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 23 January 2026 

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###### [Earning trust in AI](https://learning.theodi.org/blog/dep-webinar-earning-trust-in-ai)

How TELUS turns data ethics into a business advantage that builds trust and responsible AI practice.

 16 October 2025 

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###### [personal data security and dark patterns](https://learning.theodi.org/blog/dep-webinar-personal-data-security-and-dark-patterns)

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 17 September 2025 

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###### [AI Governance in Action](https://learning.theodi.org/blog/dep-webinar-ai-governance-in-action)

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 1 August 2025 

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