Guidance

Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard template

A template for public sector organisations to share information about how and why they are using algorithmic tools.

From:
Government Digital Service
Published
29 November 2021
Last updated
8 May 2025 — See all updates

Documents

Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard - Template

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 270 KB

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Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard - Template (Google Sheets)

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Details

The ATRS template is available in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets formats. It is divided into 2 tiers.

Tier 1:

  • is aimed at the general public, and as such should be clear and simple in language
  • comprises a single sheet within the template, called Summary Information.

Tier 2, whilst still accessible to the general public, is aimed at specialist audiences such as:

  • civil society
  • journalists
  • academic researchers
  • other public sector organisations wishing to learn from their peers

Tier 2 is also split across eight further sheets.

You should complete all sections of the template.

For further assistance read the guidance to using the ATRS.

Email the completed template to the ATRS team on algorithmic-transparency@dsit.gov.uk for publication to the ATRS repository.

Updates to this page

Published 29 November 2021
Last updated 8 May 2025 show all updates

  1. Added the updated version of the template in two formats, Excel and Google Sheets.

  2. Added the updated version of the template in two formats, Excel and Google Sheets.

  3. Added an HTML version of the form content.

  4. First published.

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