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 Duration 7 hours

Course Outline

Foundational Insights into AI Regulation in Government

  • The critical importance of AI policy for governmental bodies
  • A survey of AI applications and associated regulatory hurdles
  • The strategic role of legal and compliance teams in AI supervision

The EU AI Act and GDPR Framework

  • Structural analysis and risk classifications under the EU AI Act
  • Managing high-risk AI systems in public sector contexts
  • Ensuring transparency, human oversight, and accountability in AI
  • Intersection with GDPR: managing consent, data minimisation, and individual rights

The Regulatory Environment in North America

  • Examination of Canada’s Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA)
  • Review of the U.S. Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI (2023)
  • State-level rules and sector-specific directives (e.g., in healthcare and education)
  • Impact on federal, provincial, and municipal entities

Ethical and Legal Risk Management

  • Addressing bias, discrimination, and issues of explainability
  • Navigating legal liability in algorithmic decision-making processes
  • Maintaining public confidence through human-in-the-loop controls

AI Governance Structures and Oversight Mechanisms

  • Applying the NIST AI Risk Management Framework
  • Aligning with OECD AI Principles and UNESCO guidelines
  • Establishing internal policies and rigorous audit procedures

Strategies for Policy Formulation and Execution

  • Drafting robust, responsible AI policies for public bodies
  • Fostering inter-departmental cooperation and aligning procurement processes
  • Implementing training, communication strategies, and compliance tracking

Conclusion and Future Directions

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of legal and compliance structures within the public sector
  • A basic understanding of data protection laws, such as GDPR, is beneficial
  • No prior technical expertise in AI is necessary

Intended Participants

  • Legal counsel within public institutions
  • Compliance officers and regulatory affairs specialists
  • Government staff responsible for AI procurement or risk assessment

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