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New Zealand Publishes Algorithm Charter for Government Use of Algorithms and Data

posted by Fnord666 on Wednesday July 29 2020, @08:58PM   
from the positive-step-forward dept.

driverless writes:

New Zealand has just become the first country to publish an algorithm charter regulating the use of algorithms and data by government agencies:

The Algorithm charter for Aotearoa New Zealand demonstrates a commitment to ensuring New Zealanders have confidence in how government agencies use algorithms. The charter is one of many ways that government demonstrates transparency and accountability in the use of data.

To quote the Minister for Statistics:

"Using algorithms to analyse data and inform decisions does not come without its risks," he said. "It is important, therefore, that people have confidence that these algorithms are being used in a fair, ethical, and transparent way. And that's what this Charter is all about."

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• yes. (Score: 5, Informative) by MostCynical on Wednesday July 29 2020, @11:35PM

  by MostCynical (2589) on Wednesday July 29 2020, @11:35PM (#1028361) Journal

  Enrolment is the standard spelling in British English, which breaks the general rule that British words carry with them an extra consonant.

  Enrollment vs enrolment [writingexplained.org]

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