Which organisations must use the Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard?

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ATRS is mandatory for all government departments, and for arm’s-length bodies that deliver public or frontline services or interact directly with the general public. The Data Standards Authority recommends it for the rest of the public sector.

From the guidance

Primary (how) Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard Hub

The ATRS is mandatory for all government departments, and for arm’s-length bodies (ALBs) which deliver public or frontline services, or directly interact with the general public. The ATRS remains recommended by the Data Standards Authority for use in the broader public sector.

Section: Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard Hub

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Secondary (normative) Data and AI Ethics Framework

All central government departments and arm’s length bodies that provide public or frontline services, or routinely interact with the general public, must use the ATRS. This involves documenting information about any algorithmic tools used in decision-making processes, and making this clearly accessible to the public.

Section: Using the Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard

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