At IDbGLAM, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in all aspects of our work. Our commitment to ethical behavior guides our interactions with our users, contributors, partners, and the wider GLAM community. This page outlines the ethical principles and standards that drive our organization’s decisions, actions, and content.
Personal Ethics:
All individuals linked to IDbGLAM, including employees, contributors, and volunteers, are expected to adhere to the following personal ethical standards:
- Integrity: We are honest and transparent in all of our dealings, ensuring that our actions are consistent with our words. We hold ourselves accountable for our work, and we openly admit when mistakes are made.
- Respect for Others: We treat everyone with dignity, fairness, and respect, regardless of their background, beliefs, or positions. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or prejudice of any kind.
- Commitment to Learning: As we serve professionals and enthusiasts in the GLAM fields, we are committed to continuous learning and self-improvement. We encourage curiosity, intellectual exploration, and the sharing of knowledge.
Organizational Ethics:
IDbGLAM is dedicated to fostering an ethical culture within our organization and in the content we produce. Our organizational ethics include:
- Editorial Independence: Our editorial content is created free from undue influence from advertisers, sponsors, or other external entities. We keep total editorial control over the topics we cover, ensuring that our content reflects our mission and serves our users’ best interests.
- Accuracy and Honesty: We are committed to providing precise, well-researched, and fact-checked information. We make every effort to correct errors promptly when they are identified, and we communicate these corrections transparently (see our Corrections Policy).
- Cultural Sensitivity and Ethical Representation: IDbGLAM deals with topics related to heritage, culture, and identity. We take care to respect the cultures, histories, and artifacts we feature, guaranteeing ethical representation in all our content. We avoid cultural appropriation and make sure our work reflects the diversity of voices within the GLAM sectors.
- Confidentiality: When interacting with users, clients, and partners, we handle sensitive information with care and respect. Personal information shared with IDbGLAM is protected under our privacy policy, and we guarantee compliance with applicable data protection regulations.
Corporate Ethics:
As a corporate entity, IDbGLAM strives to run with a high level of ethical accountability and responsibility in the following areas:
- Fair Business Practices: We engage in fair and transparent business practices, ensuring that all contracts, partnerships, and collaborations are mutually beneficial and ethically sound.
- Sustainability: We are committed to minimizing our environmental impact and supporting sustainability efforts within the GLAM sectors. This includes promoting green practices in museums, libraries, and cultural institutions, as well as striving for sustainable operations within our own business.
- Corporate Social Responsibility: IDbGLAM believes in giving back to the community. We focus on initiatives that support diversity, equity, and inclusion within the cultural heritage and arts sectors, and we actively seek opportunities to engage in social good projects that help the broader public.
Conflict of Interest:
To keep the trust of our users and stakeholders, we have a clear policy about conflicts of interest:
- Disclosure of Conflicts: All IDbGLAM team members and contributors must reveal any potential conflicts of interest, whether personal or financial, that affect their work. This includes relationships with vendors, institutions, or individuals that bias our content or decisions.
- Managing Conflicts: Any potential conflict of interest is evaluated by our management team. If a conflict is identified, the individual be removed from decisions or content creation related to that issue, ensuring that our work remains impartial and unbiased.
Ethical Engagement with Partners:
IDbGLAM collaborates with various partners, vendors, and institutions across the GLAM sectors. We expect our partners to uphold the same ethical standards that we do, and we uphold the next practices:
- Transparent Partnerships: We clearly reveal any sponsorships, partnerships, or affiliate relationships that influence the content or services we offer. Sponsored content is labeled as such, and we keep editorial independence even when collaborating with partners.
- Non-Exploitation: We do not engage in exploitative practices with our partners or users. We guarantee fair compensation for all contributors and collaborators and strive for fair relationships in all aspects of our business.
- Respect for Cultural Institutions: When working with museums, libraries, archives, and galleries, we value respect for their missions and ethical codes, ensuring our partnerships align with the values of preservation, education, and public service.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
IDbGLAM is deeply committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. This commitment is reflected in:
- Inclusive Content: We work to amplify voices from underrepresented groups in the GLAM sectors and make sure that our content reflects diverse perspectives and experiences.
- Fair Opportunities: We believe in providing equal opportunities for all contributors, employees, and collaborators, regardless of their background, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or ability.
- Anti-Discrimination: We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind, whether within our organization or in the content we publish. We take active steps to guarantee that our platform is a safe, welcoming space for all users.