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Impact analysis

Structured assessment of effects on rights, equity, security and public value.

Definition

A structured assessment of the potential effects of an AI system on rights, equity, security and public value conducted prior to procurement or deployment. The guide frames impact analyses to include checklists, evidence collection (e.g., test results, fairness evaluations), risk matrices and mitigation measures to identify and reduce harms.

Principios generales y guía de análisis de impacto para el desarrollo y uso de sistemas con elementos de inteligencia artificial en la Administración Pública Federal (General principles and impact‑assessment guide for AI in the Federal Public Administration)

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