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title: "4.5.1. Core principles"
slug: "451-core-principles"
updated: 2024-02-15T09:33:18Z
published: 2024-02-15T09:33:18Z
canonical: "handbook.fscluster.org/451-core-principles"
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# 4.5.1. Core principles

The [IASC Operational Guidance on Data Responsibility in Humanitarian Action](https://interagencystandingcommittee.org/operational-response/iasc-operational-guidance-data-responsibility-humanitarian-action) provides clear principles which are applicable to all responses. These are the core standards and overarching rules within which we operate and adhere to; familiarize yourself with these ubiquitous standards. Moreover, the guidance presents the actions that cluster should implement for data responsibility. These are:

1. Conduct a cluster/ sector-level data responsibility diagnostic
2. Create and maintain a cluster/sector data ecosystem map and data asset registry
3. Develop and maintain a cluster/sector-specific Information Sharing Protocol (ISP)
4. Offer technical and advisory support to cluster/sector members on data responsibility
5. Design for data responsibility in cluster/sector-led data management activities
6. Track and communicate about data incidents within the cluster/sector

The implementation of this guidance is moving at different pace in different countries. Examples of ISP are available ([FSC Afghanistan](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ij2rr-uDYCkMkFOd35zJJ2VuQn0JSb6K/view?usp=sharing) / [FSC Cameroon](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UdY2CAaMpDikOAa4QqSGQ3g2C1kTG0ok/view?usp=sharing) / [FSC Myanmar](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CxjzarCzjq13n8_g5f7DXF6FJx0eWdvO/view?usp=sharing)).