For Heads-of · Practitioner
Consent and Transparency
The principles that individuals affected by AI systems should be informed about their use, understand how they work, and have choice in whether to participate.
- consent
- transparency
- disclosure
- informed choice
Transparency Requirements
Disclose when AI is being used, what it does, key limitations, and how decisions are made. Information should be in plain language, not technical jargon.
Consent
In many contexts, consent is required before using personal data or making consequential decisions. Consent must be informed, voluntary, and specific.
Governance Challenge
Balancing transparency (detailed technical information) with comprehensibility (clear, accessible information) is difficult. Many current transparency efforts fail to inform users adequately.