How do I build equality and data protection into AI tenders?

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Design tendering and contract arrangements so you get the information needed to monitor impacts and keep use equitable, lawful and safe. Put equality and data protection into specifications, bid questions and contract clauses — including after variations, upgrades or new features.

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

Build equality and data protection requirements into the design of their tendering and contract arrangements so councils get the information they need to design a successful procurement process, adequately monitor the impacts of using the technology, and ensure contracts and contract monitoring processes allow them to maintain equitable, lawful and safe use.

Section: What is this guide about?

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Secondary (normative) Guidelines for AI procurement

Have suppliers highlighted and/or addressed any issues of bias within the data? Do they clearly explain why their strategies are appropriate and proportionate?

Section: 9. Focus on the need to address technical and ethical limitations of AI deployment during your evaluation

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