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Privacy, data protection & cybersecurity compliance · Core

Automated decision-making

Also called: ADM

ELI5

A decision made substantially by automated processing, with obligations varying by law.

Used in conversation

“Do not describe automated decision-making as agreed until the operative document says so.”

Pitch context

You will see “Automated decision-making” in board papers, contracts, policies, risk registers and compliance reports when the discussion reaches privacy, data protection & cybersecurity compliance.

Why it matters: In privacy, data protection & cybersecurity compliance, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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