Rights & Ethics
Administrative decision
Decisions affecting rights, interests or privileges of clients.
Definition
An administrative decision is a decision by a federal department that affects the rights, interests, or privileges of clients; when an ADS is used to make or assist such a decision, the Directive's requirements apply. This concept is the trigger for applicability of the AIA and mitigation measures.
Related Terms
Automated decision system (ADS)
Any system used to make, assist, or inform administrative decisions....
Full automation
System makes the final decision without human intervention....
Augmented critical decision process
Process using an automated decision system for critical decisions....
Partial automation
System contributes to or augments human judgment....
Automated decision tool
System that makes or significantly influences consequential decisions....