This website uses cookies to give you a better experience. For more information on why we use cookies, please read our cookie policy
Accept cookies
Skip to main content
Hastings Online logo
A-Z
Home | Help | Privacy | Log in to My Hastings | Jobs Email alerts Hastings council Instagram Hastings council twitter feed Hastings council facebook page
  • My council
  • Freedom of Information
  • Requests and responses by category
  • FOI request (FOIR-103879527)

    Council algorithms

    Requested Mon 28 January 2019
    Responded  Mon 11 February 2019

    I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request information about the use of any algorithms or machine-learning systems by your local authority.

    Specifically, I am asking the following:

    1. Is your organisation using any algorithms and/or artificial intelligence software in the process of delivering public services? 

    2. If Yes, please provide details:

    (i) Of the algorithms or artificial intelligence software you use;

    (ii) Of whether you use a commercial product or whether you have developed your own system;

    (iii) Of the purpose for which the algorithm and/or artificial intelligence software operates;

    (iv) Of the decisions the algorithm and/or artificial intelligence software is asked to make or assist;

    (v) Of the type, classification and amount of data that the algorithm and/or artificial intelligence software uses in the decision making process;

    (vi) Of the process by which the decision made or assisted by the algorithm is subject to human review;

    (vii) Of the process by which you inform an individual that they have been subject to a decision made or aided by an algorithm and/or artificial intelligence software?

    (viii) Of the process by which a member of the public can challenge a decision that has been made or aided by an algorithm and/or artificial intelligence software;


    Response

    Q1 - No

    Q2 - Not Applicable

  • Freedom of Information

    Contact

    Got a question about freedom of information? 

    Contact us


    Content

    The content on this page is the responsibility of our Council's Information Officer.

    Can't find what you're looking for? Try our A - Z

    Spotted an issue with this page? Tell us

A-Z of services

  • Services beginning with A
  • Services beginning with B
  • Services beginning with C
  • Services beginning with D
  • Services beginning with E
  • Services beginning with F
  • Services beginning with G
  • Services beginning with H
  • Services beginning with J
  • Services beginning with L
  • Services beginning with M
  • Services beginning with N
  • Services beginning with P
  • Services beginning with R
  • Services beginning with S
  • Services beginning with T
  • Services beginning with U
  • Services beginning with V
  • Services beginning with W
  • Hastings Museum and Art Gallery website
  • Visit 1066 Country website
  • Email alerts Hastings council Instagram Hastings council twitter feed Hastings council facebook page
  • Accessibility statement
  • Contact us
© 2003 - 2023 Hastings Borough Council.
Unless otherwise stated these pages are copyright protected.
All rights reserved.