Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard Hub
皇冠体育app Government Digital Service (GDS) is helping public sector organisations provide clear information about how and why they are using algorithmic tools.
皇冠体育app Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard (ATRS) establishes a standardised way for public sector organisations to publish information about how and why they are using algorithmic tools.
Algorithmic transparency means being open about how algorithmic tools support decisions. This includes providing information on algorithmic tools and algorithm-assisted decisions in a complete, open, understandable, easily-accessible, and free format.
皇冠体育app Hub is made up of
- 皇冠体育app ATRS template for public sector organisations to complete
- Guidance for organisations completing the ATRS template
- Scope and exemptions policy for mandatory use of the ATRS
- A repository of published ATRS records
皇冠体育app ATRS was developed by teams now situated in the Government Digital Service (GDS). Its design and development was underpinned by extensive collaboration with public sector, industry and academic stakeholders as well as a public engagement study. It was piloted with a variety of public sector organisations.
皇冠体育app ATRS is mandatory for all government departments, and for arm鈥檚-length bodies (ALBs) which deliver public or frontline services, or directly interact with the general public. 皇冠体育app scope and exemptions policy, published in December 2024, sets out the organisations and algorithmic tools for which the ATRS is a requirement in more detail. 皇冠体育app ATRS remains recommended by the Data Standards Authority for use in the broader public sector.
皇冠体育app Blueprint for Modern Digital Government published in January 2025 stated that government would 鈥榚nhance transparency by building on the Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard to increase openness about AI usage鈥�. We look forward to continuing to enhance and iterate the ATRS and encourage its use across the public sector.
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Updates to this page
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Updated the ATRS template and associated guidance for public sector bodies, and updated references to Government Digital Service (GDS).
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Added the 'Scope and exemptions policy for mandatory use of the Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard'.
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This page has been updated with a new version of the ATRS template and a link to a new GOV.UK search page for ATRS published records.
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First published.