Artificial Intelligence – AI system impact assessment

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
View the CSA work program
Designation Number:
CSA ISO/IEC 42005
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
ICS code(s):
35.020
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

This document provides guidance for organizations performing AI system impact assessments for individuals 
and societies that can be affected by an AI system and its intended and foreseeable applications. It includes 
considerations for how and when to perform such assessments and at what stages of the AI system lifecycle, 
as well as guidance for AI system impact assessment documentation. Additionally, this guidance includes how 
this AI system impact assessment process can be integrated into an organization’s AI risk management and 
AI management system. This document is intended for use by organizations developing, providing, or using AI 
systems. This document is applicable to any organization, regardless of size, type and nature. 

Project need:

To align Canadian requirements with those of international standards in the Artificial Intelligence subject area. Additionally, the standard will provide support for existing and upcoming regulations around AI in Canada. This proposed New Standard is being developed at the request of Canadian Stakeholders. It will provide the industry with the requirements and tools organization can use to anticipate and manage an AI system's benefits, risks, and limitations throughout its entire life cycle. It practically evaluates the potential impact of AI technologies on individuals, society, and the environment, and measures this against the standards and guidelines developed by organizations. This will meet the strategic needs of the following key interests: [identify as applicable how industry, regulators, consumers, government or others will benefit by a) ensuring that the latest innovative/technology/safety features are available for users, b) addressing needs of regulators by providing suitable requirements; and c) supporting certification bodies.]

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