Governance

Augmented critical decision process

Process using an automated decision system for critical decisions.

Definitions (2)

A decision-making process that uses an automated decision system to make or materially inform a 'critical decision' that has legal, material, or similarly significant effects on individuals; this concept defines the scope of systems subject to the Act's assessment and reporting requirements.

An automated decision system that participates in or augments the making of a 'critical decision'—i.e., it directly contributes to decisions with legal, material, or similarly significant effects on consumers. This concept identifies systems that trigger the Act's heightened compliance requirements.