Guide Digital Administration: AI, Ethics and Law 2.0
Austria · Guideline · Bundeskanzleramt (Federal Chancellery), Section III/9 - Administrative Innovation and Strategic Organisational Development
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This practical guide assists public sector employees in managing the use of artificial intelligence by covering opportunities, challenges, ethics, technical foundations and legal requirements. It includes decision trees and criteria to help determine whether and under what conditions data-driven AI technology may be deployed in government. The document addresses current technological developments including generative AI and quantum AI, as well as requirements from the European AI Act.
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Overview of the Digital Administration Manual
This guide assists public administration staff in managing artificial intelligence by addressing technological developments including generative AI and quantum AI, ethical considerations, technical foundations, and regulatory requirements under the EU AI Act. The manual provides a practical decision tree and criteria to help determine whether and under what conditions data-driven AI technology can be used in the public sector, with ongoing updates to reflect rapid technological changes.
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Risk and scope 0 of 4
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Data and privacy 0 of 4
- Data governance and quality, not covered
- Data subject rights and consent, not covered
- Cross-border data transfer, not covered
- Copyright and training data, not covered
Transparency and records 0 of 4
- Transparency and disclosure to users, not covered
- Labelling of synthetic content, not covered
- Technical documentation, not covered
- Record keeping and logging, not covered
Technical safeguards 0 of 4
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- Accuracy, robustness and cybersecurity, not covered
- Bias and non-discrimination, not covered
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Assurance and lifecycle 0 of 4
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- Registration and notification, not covered
- Incident and breach reporting, not covered
- Post-market monitoring and corrective action, not covered
Rights and protected groups 0 of 4
- Automated decision-making rights, not covered
- Children and vulnerable groups, not covered
- Biometric identification and surveillance, not covered
- Whistleblowing, complaints and redress, not covered
Roles and organisation 0 of 6
- Supply chain and provider-deployer duties, not covered
- General purpose and foundation models, not covered
- Accountability and governance roles, not covered
- Training and AI literacy, not covered
- Public sector use and procurement, not covered
- Innovation support and sandboxes, not covered
Enforcement and sectors 0 of 5
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