Guidelines developed by nine (9) initially agro-associations for processing and sharing agricultural data. The Code is focusing on the contractual relations and provides guidance on the use of agricultural data, particularly the rights to access and use of data. Its scope is to create trust between the partners, set transparency principles and define responsibilities.
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opa-Cogeca, CEMA,Fertilizers Europe,CEETTAR,CEJA,ECPA,EFFAB,FEFAC,ESA
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Codes of conduct, Data originator concept, data rights, data sharing, definitions, Privacy, Security
American Farm Bureau Federation
Core principles and guidelines that ag tech providers (ATPs) should follow when collecting and analysing farm data
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Consent, data rights, Disclosure
Dairy NZ,the Read Meat Profit Partnership and the Ministry of Primary Industries
A set of guidelines enabling effective sharing of data within the New Zealand agriculture industry. Organisations complying with the Farm Data Code of Practice give primary producers confidence that their information is secure and being handled in an appropriate manner.
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Disclosure of rights, Techniques and processes for Data Sharing, Tools
the National Farmers Federation of Australia
A set of guiding principles around data collection, storage, and use of farm data to assist tech providers with development of policies for collection of agricultural data. Recognistion that farmers should be beneficiaries of sharing their data.
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Certification, Codes of conduct, Control and Access, data rights, definitions, Privacy, Transparency
CTA,GODAN,Griffith University,KTBL,GFAR
Reflections on the relevant codes in Agriculture (except the recent Australian Farm Data Code).Commonalities and differences between farm data codes,key challenges and recommendations for a farmer centred code of conduct on farm data
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Consent, Disclosure, Farm data, Self-regulation, Transparency
These guidelines provide practical guidance and interpretative assistance in relation to the application of Articles 40 and 41 on codes of conduct of the General Data Protection Regulation( GDPR). Procedures and the rules involved in the submission, approval and publication of codes of conduct.
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Codes of conduct, Compliance, GDPR, Tools
Companies that want to be recognized as Ag Data Transparent and compliant with ag.data’s Core principles submit voluntarily their data contracts with farmers to a simple 10 question evaluation. The answers plus the ATP’ s contracts and policies are submitted to and evaluated by an independent third party administrator(by the law firm of Janzen agricultural Law IIc).If an ATP’s submission is successful they can use the Ag Data Transparent seal.
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Certification, Compliance, Tools
FAO
This Legislative Study provides guidance to the domestic regulators on appraising and potentially reforming domestic regulatory frameworks for responsible contract farming. Regulatory frameworks can support an enabling environment for responsible contract farming by addressing such issues as power imbalance between parties by increasing legal security and certainty through dispute resolution methods and by promoting transparency.
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Contract, IP Rights, Security
FAO
This document presents a set of guiding principles that are conducive to responsible contract farming operations. It is intended to serve as guidance for farmers and buyers engaged in contractual relationships, in order to promote good business practices and maintain an atmosphere of trust and respect that is essential if contract farming is to prove effective
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Best practices, Consent, Contract, Documentation, Transparency
European Union
Regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy in the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA). It also addresses the transfer of personal data outside the EU and EEA areas. The GDPR aims primarily to give control to individuals over their personal data and to simplify the regulatory environment for international business by unifying the regulation within the EU.
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Certification, Codes of conduct, Consent, Data subject, GDPR, Law, Personal Data, Principles & Guidelines, Privacy, Responsibilities, Security, Transfer to Third Countries, Transparency
European Commission
Conditions for consent.Where processing is based on consent, the controller shall be able to demonstrate that the data subject has consented to processing of his or her personal data.Key issues of consent.
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Consent, data rights, Data subject, GDPR, Personal Data
European Commission
Stronger rules on data protection from 25 May 2018 mean citizens have more control over their data and business benefits from a level playing field. One set of rules for all companies operating in the EU, wherever they are based. Find out what this means for your SME.
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Data protection, data rights, data sharing, GDPR, Privacy, Security
European Commission
Associations and other bodies representing categories of controllers or processors may prepare codes of conduct, or amend or extend such codes, for the purpose of specifying the application of GDPR, such as with regard to.
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data rights, Data subject, Fair and transparent processing, GDPR, Pseudonymisation, Transparency
European Commission
Regulation about the control of non-personal data.It states that the expanding internet of things, artificial intelligence and machine learning represent sources of non-personal data and it explicitly mentions precision agriculture. It highlights the need for more analysis to achieve a clearer distinction on personal versus non-personal farm data, which would help alleviate privacy concerns going forward. Appropriately, the new regulation emphasises the importance of self-regulation within the data economy. It encourages the development of industry-specific codes of conduct, allowing for transparent, structured and seamless sharing of data between service providers.
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Codes of conduct, Control and Access, data rights, Law, Precision Agriculture, Self-regulation, Transparency
The CCPA Act creates new consumer rights relating to the access to, deletion of, and sharing of personal information that is collected by businesses.
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data rights, Data subject, Law, Personal Data, Responsibilities
UK’s Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Codes of conduct that identify and address data protection issues that are important to their members, such as fair and transparent processing, pseudonymisation or the exercise of people’s rights. They are a good way of developing sector-specific guidelines to help with compliance with the GDPR. There is a real benefit to developing a code of conduct as it can help to build public trust and confidence in your sector’s ability to comply with data protection laws.
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Best practices, Certification, Codes of conduct, GDPR, Principles & Guidelines, Pseudonymisation, Responsibilities, Transparency, Trust
UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
The code provides practical advice on the methods for anonymising data and the associated risks of publishing such data.
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Anonymization, Codes of conduct, Pseudonymisation, Security
UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
The ICO’s draft requirements for the accreditation of a monitoring body are set out in this document.
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Certification, Codes of conduct, GDPR
UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
This guide explains the general data protection regime that applies to most UK businesses and organisations. It covers the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as it applies in the UK, tailored by the Data Protection Act 2018.
It explains each of the data protection principles, rights and obligations. It summarises the key points you need to know, answers frequently asked questions, and contains practical checklists to help you comply.
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Best practices, Compliance, Data protection, Principles & Guidelines
French Commission on National Information and Liberty (CNIL)
The guide helps you with complying with your legal obligations with personal data and lists also the basic precautions which should be implemented systematically.
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Control and Access, Data breach, Personal Data, Safeguards, Security
UB Berkeley
Informed consent guidelines and checklist as well as template and sample consent form.
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Informed consent, Personal Data, Principles & Guidelines
Philippines National Privacy Commission
National Privacy Commission in Philippines. An independent body mandated to administer and implement the Data Privacy Act of 2012, and to monitor and ensure compliance of the country with international standards set for data protection.
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data rights, Data subject, Personal Data
International Association of Privacy Professional (IAPP)
This article provides a brief introduction to the concepts of anonymization and pseudonymization, and how these techniques may be an important aspect to GDPR compliance.
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Anonymization, Compliance, Personal Data, Privacy, Pseudonymisation, Security
Australian Government
The code provides a fairer process for negotiating contractual arrangements between dairy farmers and dairy processors. The code improves the balance in bargaining power between dairy farmers and processors, and replaces the previous voluntary industry code. It also includes dispute resolution and mediation processes.
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Codes of conduct, Contract, Terms & Conditions, Transparency
David T Daly
This paper describes 5 steps to making contracts more simple and understandable.
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Codes of conduct, Contract, Tools
Shawn Barton
An article about how contracts should be and could be written in plain-language
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Contract, Tools