Bill in Lords to regulate public authorities' use of automation and algorithms

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Lord Clement-Jones has introduced to the House of Lords a Bill aimed at regulating the use of algorithms and automated decision-making within public sector bodies. Effective six months after enactment, the Bill would require public authorities in England and Wales to complete algorithmic impact assessments and transparency records before deploying these systems, ensuring fair, transparent, and accountable use. The Bill, however, excludes national security and basic calculation systems from its scope. The second reading has yet to be scheduled.