Declaration of Sydney on the Ethical Use of AI in Neurosurgery
Last updated: 1/27/2026

‍1. Introduction
The Declaration of Sydney is a global, non-commercial initiative committed to promoting ethical, responsible, and human-centred use of computational and AI-enabled technologies in neurosurgery. Respect for personal data, autonomy, and trust is fundamental to this mission.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information submitted through the Declaration of Sydney website.
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2. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to support the purposes of the Declaration. This may include:
- Name, professional title, role, affiliation, and country
- Contact details voluntarily provided (e.g. email address)
- Signature metadata (such as date and time of pledge)
- Technical information such as IP address or browser type, collected automatically by hosting or form services
We do not collect sensitive personal data beyond what is voluntarily submitted for the purposes of signing or contacting the Declaration.
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3. How We Use Information
Information is collected and used solely to:
- Record voluntary pledges to the Declaration
- Display public signatories, where consent has been provided
- Communicate with signatories or correspondents regarding the Declaration
- Maintain the integrity, transparency, and historical record of the initiative
We do not use personal data for advertising, profiling, automated decision-making, or commercial purposes.
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4. Data Storage and Third-Party Services
Data may be securely stored using reputable third-party services required for website hosting, form submission, and record keeping (e.g. static hosting platforms or form services). Access to stored data is restricted to authorised custodians of the Declaration.
We take reasonable steps to ensure that any third-party services used adhere to high standards of data protection and security.
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5. Data Sharing
Personal information is not sold, rented, or shared with third parties for commercial purposes. Data may be shared only where necessary to operate the Declaration (e.g. technical service providers) or where required by law.
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6. Consent and Rights
By submitting information via this website, you consent to its use as described in this policy. You have the right to:
- Request access to your information
- Request correction or removal of your information
- Withdraw consent for public display of your name
Requests can be made via the contact details below.

7. Global Scope
The Declaration of Sydney is a global initiative. We aim to follow data protection principles consistent with internationally recognised standards, including those reflected in the GDPR, regardless of jurisdiction.

8. Contact
For privacy-related enquiries or requests, please contact: