Ethics, Transparency and Accountability Framework for Automated Decision-Making

This 7 point framework will help government departments with the safe, sustainable and ethical use of automated or algorithmic decision-making systems.

• From: Government Digital Service
• Published: 29 January 2025

• Ethical theme: Appropriate Transparency and Explainability, Fairness and Accountability and Governance
• Organisation: Cabinet Office, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Office for Artificial Intelligence
• Project phase: Across Lifecycle
• Technology area: AI and Automated Decision Making

Description

This 7 point framework will help government departments with the safe, sustainable and ethical use of automated or algorithmic decision-making systems.

It has been developed in line with guidance from government (such as the Data Ethics Framework) and industry, as well as relevant legislation. It supports the priorities of the Central Digital and Data Office, and aligns with wider cross- government strategies in the digital, data and technology space.

Departments should use the framework with existing organisational guidance and processes.

Read the guidance on Ethics, Transparency and Accountability Framework for Automated Decision-Making

Published 29 January 2025