Guideline for ethical governance of digital technology at UP

Ethical Governance Guideline Action Plan

✅ Completed Actions

• Guideline Development & Approval Process

  • Drafted an ethical governance guideline document outlining purpose, values, and ethical principles of digital technology utilisation
  • Consulted with Deans and Directors for feedback and input
  • Final guideline served and approved through an executive proposal
  • Final approval from relevant structures at UP

• Initial Awareness & Communication

  • Communication and video distributed campus-wide

🔄 In Progress / Underway

• Change management and buy-in for guideline adoption
• Implementation and awareness campaign across the university

🔲 Remaining Actions & Next Steps

1. University-wide Implementation

   • Embed the guideline into relevant university policies and frameworks
   • Ensure departments align digital technology use with the approved ethical principles

2. Ongoing Awareness & Change Management

   • Conduct a sustained campus-wide awareness campaign
   • Host workshops, webinars, and training sessions to educate staff and students on the guideline
   • Monitor adoption and address concerns or resistance through targeted interventions

This structured plan ensures full adoption and integration of ethical governance principles across the university.

Collaboration partners: Strategic Programme Office, the Centre for the Future of Work, Information Governance Office and Humanities.