Advanced level · Module 5: AI Governance and Strategy · Lesson 2 of 4
Policies and Impact Assessments
Write an AI use policy and assess the impact of an AI system before deployment.
In this lesson you will
- Write a proportionate AI use policy
- Conduct an AI impact assessment
Key concepts
AI use policyapproved tools and data rulesimpact assessmentaffected groups
The lesson
An AI use policy states which tools staff may use, for what, which data may never be entered, how outputs must be checked and disclosed, and who to ask.
An impact assessment describes the system, its purpose, the people affected, potential benefits and harms, mitigations, oversight and how it will be reviewed. Involve the people affected where possible.
Both documents must match reality: a policy nobody follows or an assessment of a different system gives false comfort.
Step by step
- Draft a two-page AI use policy.
- Identify groups affected by the capstone system.
- Assess benefits, harms and mitigations.
- Define review triggers.
Practice activity
Write the AI use policy and impact assessment for the capstone.
Expected result: Realistic, consistent documents ready for 'leadership' review.
Check your understanding
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What should an AI use policy say about data?
Show answer
Which data must never be entered into which tools.
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Who should be considered in an impact assessment?
Show answer
All groups affected by the system, ideally with their involvement.
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