OTTAWA – The Digital Governance Standards Institute (DGSI) is pleased to announce the commencement of the public review period for CAN/DGSI 101:2024 – Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence by Small and Medium Organizations. This new edition of the standard specifies the minimum requirements to assist organizations with fewer than 500 employees, in incorporating ethical AI.
Developed to provide a comprehensive framework, CAN/DGSI 101 addresses the incorporation of ethical principles in AI systems, including those that utilize machine learning for automated decisions and generative AI. The standard applies to both internally developed AI tools and third-party AI tools used within organizations.
The scope of CAN/DGSI 101 has been revised to be more focused, specifically addressing the needs of small and medium organizations, while still offering valuable insights for larger organizations with 500 or more employees.
Key international and Canadian guidance norms on the governance of AI systems aligned with CAN/DGSI 101 include:
– The OECD’s AI Principles
– The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat’s Directive on Automated Decision Making
– The NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Public Review Details
– Start Date: July 18, 2024
– End Date: September 16, 2024
– Review Period: 60 days
The DGSI invites experts, stakeholders, and the public to participate in this public review period and provide valuable feedback. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the ethical use of artificial intelligence by small and medium organizations.
To review the standard and submit your feedback, please visit CAN/DGSI 101.
For media inquiries:
Darryl Kingston
Executive Director
Digital Governance Standards Institute
darryl.kingston@dgc-cgn.org
About the Digital Governance Standards Institute
The Digital Governance Standards Institute develops digital technology governance standards fit for global use. The Institute works with experts, as well as national and global partners and the public to develop national standards that reduce risk to Canadians and Canadian organizations adopting and using innovative digital technologies in today’s digital economy. The Institute is an independent division of the Digital Governance Council. To learn more about the organization and its initiatives, visit www.dgc-cgn.org or contact info@dgc-cgn.org.