Country: World Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. DATA RESPONSIBILITY IN HUMANITARIAN ACTIONData is a critical component of humanitarian response. The management of data relating to crisis contexts, affected people and humanitarian operations allows the humanitarian community to respond more effectively and efficiently. However, as organizations manage increasingly large volumes of data and make use of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, they also face more complex challenges and risks. OCHA staff must be careful when handling data to avoid placing already vulnerable individuals and communities at further risk and to safeguard trust between affected populations and humanitarian organizations. In recent years, the sector has seen the development of principles, policies and strategies for data responsibility in humanitarian action. These include system-wide guidance, such as the IASC Operational Guidance on Data Responsibility in Humanitarian Action, as well as global strategies and policies to guide data management within the UN system. OCHA’s 2023-2026 Strategic Plan recognizes data responsibility as a key part of delivering on the organization's transformational priorities, and aims to position OCHA as a leader on this issue in the sector. Despite considerable progress, the implementation of data responsibility in practice is often inconsistent within and across humanitarian response contexts. The OCHA Data Responsibility Guidelines are designed to help bridge these gaps by supporting OCHA staff to apply global frameworks for data responsibility in their day-to-day work.