Moved by
Lord Clement-Jones
74: After Clause 14, insert the following new Clause—
“Use of the Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard
(1) The Secretary of State must by regulations make provision requiring Government departments, public authorities and all persons exercising a public function using algorithmic tools to process personal data to use the Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard (“the Standard”).
(2) The Standard is that published by the Central Digital and Data Office and Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation as part of the Government’s National Data Strategy.
(3) Regulations under subsection (1) must require the submission and publication of algorithmic transparency reports as required by the Standard.
(4) Regulations under subsection (1) may provide for exemptions to the requirement for publication where necessary—
(a) to avoid obstructing an official or legal inquiry, investigation or procedure,
(b) to avoid prejudicing the prevention, detection, investigation or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties,
(c) to protect public security, or
(d) to safeguard national security.
(5) Regulations under subsection (1) are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.”
Member’s explanatory statement
This new Clause puts a legislative obligation on public bodies using algorithmic tools that have a significant influence on a decision-making process with direct or indirect public effect, or directly interact with the general public, to publish reports under the Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard.