Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard Hub
The 바카라 사이트 Digital Service (GDS) is helping public sector organisations provide clear information about how and why they are using algorithmic tools.
The 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.
The Hub is made up of
- The 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
The ATRS was developed by teams now situated in the 바카라 사이트 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.
The ATRS is mandatory for all government departments, and for arm바카라 사이트™s-length bodies (ALBs) which deliver public or frontline services, or directly interact with the general public. The 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. The ATRS remains recommended by the Data Standards Authority for use in the broader public sector.
The Blueprint for Modern Digital 바카라 사이트 published in January 2025 stated that government would 바카라 사이트˜enhance transparency by building on the Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard to increase openness about AI usage바카라 사이트™. We look forward to continuing to enhance and iterate the ATRS and encourage its use across the public sector.
Get in touch with us at algorithmic-transparency@dsit.gov.uk.
Updates to this page
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Updated the ATRS template and associated guidance for public sector bodies, and updated references to 바카라 사이트 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 바카라 사이트 search page for ATRS published records.
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First published.