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Meg Foulkes

Meg designed the Open Knowledge Justice Programme in response to the important questions posed by the increasing use of information technology, data and algorithms in the justice system. The resulting training curriculum has developed from her experience within Open Knowledge’s School of Data project team, supporting the delivery of data-driven projects aimed at governments, journalists and citizens. Prior to joining the Open Knowledge Foundation, Meg worked as a legal adviser to detained asylum seekers.

Posted byby Meg Foulkes
October 4, 2021

Hear a developer’s view on algorithmic decision-making! Justice Programme community meet-up on 14th October

Last month, the Open Knowledge Justice Programme launched a series of free, monthly community meetups to talk about Public Impact Algorithms. We believe that by working together and making connections…

Posted byby Meg Foulkes
July 28, 2021

Applications for the CoAct Open Calls on Gender Equality (July 1st, 2021- September 30th, 2021) are open!

CoAct is launching a call for proposals, inviting civil society initiatives to apply for our cascading grants with max. 20.000 Euro to conduct Citizen Social Science research on the topic…

Posted byby Meg Foulkes
July 6, 2021

OK Justice Programme secures definitive guidance on the use of algorithms in online exams. Our first win in the fight to ensure that Public Impact Algorithms do no harm!

An independent inquiry adopts nearly all of our recommendations in our first challenge to the misuse of Public Impact Algorithms. Strong guidance given to the UK’s Bar Standards Board on…

Posted byby Meg Foulkes
February 26, 2021

Open Knowledge Justice Programme challenges the use of algorithmic proctoring apps

Today we’re pleased to share more details of the Justice Programme’s new strategic litigation project: challenging the (mis)use of remote proctoring software. What is remote proctoring? Proctoring software uses a…

Posted byby Meg Foulkes
February 4, 2021

What is a public impact algorithm?

Meg Foulkes discusses public impact algorithms and why they matter. “When I look at the picture of the guy, I just see a big Black guy. I don’t see a…

Posted byby Meg Foulkes
January 27, 2021

Open Knowledge Justice Programme takes new step on its mission to ensure algorithms cause no harm

Today we are proud to announce a new project for the Open Knowledge Justice Programme – strategic litigation. This might mean we will go to court to make sure public…

Posted byby Meg Foulkes
April 14, 2020

Launching the Open Knowledge Justice Programme

Supporting legal professionals in the fight for algorithmic accountability, by Meg Foulkes and Cedric Lombion Last month, Open Knowledge Foundation made a commitment to apply our unique skills and network…

Posted byby Meg Foulkes
March 6, 2019

Public Procurement Data in the Philippines and Where to Find It

Ben Hur Pintor, our fellow from the class of 2018, here shares his thoughts and research on public procurement data in the Philippines. During the selection process for the 2018…

Posted byby Meg Foulkes
March 4, 2019

Using the procurement process as a lens for assessing audit reports: what to watch out for

Odanga Madung, our 2018 Fellow, was fortunate to collaborate with the Institute of Economic Affairs in Kenya on their recent study into public procurement. In this article, Odanga reflects on…

Posted byby Meg Foulkes
October 10, 2018

“Not a scary concept”: Reflections from the Standard Group Data Conference

In his first piece for the School of Data blog, our 2018 Fellow, Kelvin Wellington, reflects on his experiences at the Standard Group Conference in Accra in July 2018. To…

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