Access to algorithms post-Robodebt: Do Freedom of Information laws extend to automated systems?. (March 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ray, Andrew; Adams, Bridie; Thampapillai, Dilan
• Is Part Of: Alternative law journal. Volume 47:Number 1(2022)
• Page Start: 10
• Page End: 15
• Publication Date: 2022-03
• Subjects: Artificial intelligence -- Freedom of Information -- legislative reform -- automated systems; Law -- Australia -- Periodicals; Law -- Social aspects -- Australia -- Periodicals; Law reform -- Australia -- Periodicals; 349.94
• DOI: 10.1177/1037969X211029434
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1037-969X

Abstract

This article analyses how current Freedom of Information (FOI) laws apply to automated decision-making systems. The authors argue that while current law may extend to automated systems, its application is unclear, both to practitioners and government. Instead, amendments to the FOI Act 1982 (Cth) could clarify how the law operates with respect to automated systems and better balance the underpinning objectives of the Act.