Do I need an Algorithmic Impact Assessment in the UK?

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Not required by UK law, but the LGA guide says you may benefit from an AIA for AI-specific and automated-decision risks, or fold AIA elements into DPIA/EqIA templates. International partners (especially EU) may expect one.

From the guidance

Primary (how) Responsibly buying AI: a guide for councils in England

While not required by law in the UK, you may benefit from undertaking an Algorithmic Impact Assessment (AIA) that promotes investigation into AI-specific and automated decision making risks or otherwise integrating elements of AIAs into organisational DPIA and EqIA templates.

Section: Algorithmic Impact Assessment

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Secondary (normative) Introduction to AI assurance

(Algorithmic) impact assessment: Used to anticipate the wider effects of a system/product on the environment, equality, human rights, data protection, or other outcomes.

Section: 4.2 AI assurance mechanisms

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