Jack Hardinges is an independent consultant helping to build new data products, platforms and organisations. He often focuses on responsible governance, working at the intersection of data, technology and society. He is currently the Head of Data Access and Ethics at Foresight and in 2023, Jack established the Data Empowerment Fund, which supports a diverse set of initiatives that enable greater individual agency or community control over data. Prior to this, Jack has worked at the Open Data Institute and served on Open Supply Hub’s Board of Directors. Jack also holds a BSc in Economics from the University of Southampton.