AI transparency statement

The Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) Policy for the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in government sets a framework for the Australian Government’s safe, responsible, adoption and use of AI. Along with the Standard for AI transparency statements and Interim guidance on government use of public generative AI tools.

Why we use AI

To achieve our purpose to contribute to better health outcomes and experiences for all patients and consumers, the Commission commits to the safe and responsible adoption of AI to take advantage of the various benefits the technology provides. 

How we use AI

The Commission uses Microsoft Copilot in a protected environment, for generative and narrow model AI in line with the DTA’s Classification systems for use as below:

• for analysing data to gain insights
• support for internal document creation and refinement
• graphic design for public facing communication materials (e.g. website)

These use-cases are to realise greater efficiency and increase workplace productivity. This allows staff to focus on more complex and meaningful work.

The domains the Commission uses AI in include scientific, corporate and enabling and service delivery.

Our approach with AI

A human will assess all AI outputs to ensure accuracy. We will not use AI for decision making purposes.

The Commission is not using AI applications where the public can directly interact with or be impacted by AI. This transparency statement will be revised this approach changes.

Our commitment

The Commission is committed to using AI in a responsible and transparent way and upholding our privacy principles. Our AI initiatives will align with the APS values and have the publics’ best interest at heart. We will continue to work closely with the DTA and use AI in accordance with applicable:

• legislation
• regulations
• frameworks
• policies
• best practice.

Safe and responsible AI adoption

We will be transparent as we adopt responsibly the evolving AI technology and policy requirements. The Commission has developed an internal AI policy and guidance material.

These will align with the DTA’s Policy, advice and guidance on the safe, responsible and ethical use of AI. We will make sure our policies meet the proposed mandatory guardrails for AI in high-risk settings that are underway by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources.

We will leverage whole of Australian Government policies and develop internal policies and guidance materials when necessary for: 

• AI Governance and approval processes
• acceptable use of AI at the Commission
• ethical considerations
• Freedom of Information (FOI) considerations
• record keeping
• security, procurement of AI systems
• risk mitigation and technical guardrails
• roles and responsibilities when using AI and required training for identified roles.

These internal policies will apply to all employees (including contractors) and consultants.

We will update this transparency statement as the Commission continues to develop policies on AI usage and to implement AI technology.

Contact

The Chief Information Officer is our AI Accountable Official for the Commission.

For questions about this statement or the Commission’s use of AI, you can contact our AI Accountable Official at ACSQHCICT@safetyandquality.gov.au