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AI and biometrics

Our package of AI related guidance and tools. 

Automated decision-making and profiling

Guidance on ADM and profiling based on the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018

From January to September 2024, we ran a five-part generative AI consultation series targeting specific aspects of data protection. Our response sets out the outcomes of this consultation, and includes our updated policy positions.

Response to the consultation series on generative AI (2024)

ICO consultation series on generative AI and data protection

Strategic documents 

Preventing harm, promoting trust: our AI and biometrics strategy

Aiming to ensure organisations are developing and deploying new technologies lawfully, supporting them to innovate and grow while protecting the public.

ICO’s update to government on our strategic approach to AI Regulation (April 2024)

Our response to a request from the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology1 for an update on our strategic approach to AI Regulation. 

AI audits and audit documents 

Data Protection Audit Framework - AI Toolkit (2024)

We developed a toolkit helping controllers understand and address the basic principles of data protection in the context of AI, whether as a developer or deployer of the system. It complements our AI guidance and risk toolkit.

AI tools in recruitment (2024)

A report on the outcomes of a series of consensual audit engagements with developers and providers of AI powered sourcing, screening, and selection tools used in recruitment.

A guide to ICO’s AI Audits (2022)

A guide to our approach to AI audits, their scope and FAQs.