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Ireland Guidelines for the Responsible Use of AI in the Public Service (2025)

What is Ireland Guidelines for the Responsible Use of AI in the Public Service (2025)?

Ireland's guidelines for responsible AI in the public service: seven principles (human agency and oversight, technical robustness and safety, privacy and data governance, transparency, diversity and fairness, societal and environmental well-being, accountability) with the actions each asks of a public body; a Decision Framework for whether and what kind of AI to adopt including GenAI and value for money; the Responsible AI Canvas; actions for every lifecycle stage from planning to decommissioning; and rules for staff using GenAI. It comprises 39 controls organised across 5 domains, and applies in Ireland.

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What is Ireland Guidelines for the Responsible Use of AI in the Public Service (2025)?
Ireland's guidelines for responsible AI in the public service: seven principles (human agency and oversight, technical robustness and safety, privacy and data governance, transparency, diversity and fairness, societal and environmental well-being, accountability) with the actions each asks of a public body; a Decision Framework for whether and what kind of AI to adopt including GenAI and value for money; the Responsible AI Canvas; actions for every lifecycle stage from planning to decommissioning; and rules for staff using GenAI.
How many controls does Ireland Guidelines for the Responsible Use of AI in the Public Service (2025) have?
Ireland Guidelines for the Responsible Use of AI in the Public Service (2025) contains 39 controls organized across 5 domains.
Where does Ireland Guidelines for the Responsible Use of AI in the Public Service (2025) apply?
Ireland Guidelines for the Responsible Use of AI in the Public Service (2025) applies in Ireland. Organizations operating in or serving customers in this jurisdiction should check whether its requirements reach them.
Which version of Ireland Guidelines for the Responsible Use of AI in the Public Service (2025) is covered here?
This page covers 2025 edition (launched May 2025; PDF dated 18 September 2025).

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