NOTE:This is a work in progress.
Collecting diverse demographics data is important in helping open projects like Mozilla understand the impact of interventions we make to be a more inclusive, and welcoming project. That said, it's important to always ensure you know why you are asking for sensitive data. Here are some prompts.
Always include Mozilla's privacy policy.
- If you are asking for gender identity, how will you use that data? If you don't know, don't ask.
- If you are asking whether someone is transgender how do you intend to benefit that demographic with your findings? If you dont know, don't ask.
- In some regions it is illegal to collect gender data from those under 19. Add checkbox to ensure people are over 19.
- If you are collecting personally identifying information like name, email, Github ID AND gender identity information, do you have in place:
- Legal approval
- Standards for handling this data, that will ensure results are anonymotized beyond any recognition.