How can humanitarian organizations, states, civil society, academia and the private sector join forces to maximize the benefits of technology and humanitarian data while minimizing the risks of doing harm?

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Government of Switzerland, and the OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data have launched the Humanitarian Data and Trust Initiative (HDTI) to explore this question and advance the protection and responsible use of data in humanitarian action. Accelerate the responsible deployment of data-related technologies in humanitarian action. This will be achieved through practical guidance and joint implementation of actions for data responsibility.  Minimize potential risks and maximize benefits for affected people arising from data-related technologies.  Improve the understanding of and to build an evidence-base on the risks and benefits of data management for affected people and humanitarian actors.  Develop shared principles and guidelines and build consensus among participating states and humanitarian organizations on how to support and practice responsible data management.  Build trust between parties through dialogue and transparency.