Glossary term
Glossary term
Governance and Compliance
A structured review of the consequences of using an algorithmic or AI system in a particular context. It often covers purpose, necessity, proportionality, affected groups, safeguards, and transparency. Especially useful for public-sector, employment, credit, education, law enforcement, healthcare, and access-to-service contexts.
Canada's Directive on Automated Decision-Making mandates Algorithmic Impact Assessments scored on four levels, with completed AIAs published on canada.ca Open Government.
The City of Amsterdam Algorithmic Register publishes AIAs for municipal AI systems including parking enforcement and welfare fraud detection.
AlgorithmWatch's AI Ethics Impact Group model is used by Bertelsmann and other German organizations as a structured AIA template.