Governance

Human-in-the-loop (Human Oversight)

Design ensuring human oversight and intervention.

Definition

A governance and design principle requiring meaningful human oversight, intervention, or escalation mechanisms during an AI system's operation so humans can monitor, override, or halt automated decisions where appropriate. The document frames human-in-the-loop/on-the-loop controls as essential for accountability, responsible procurement, and mitigation of harms in public-sector deployments.