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AI Risk Assessment Benefits

Increase trust and transparency in your AI deployments;

Mitigate potential risks associated with AI use;

Ensure compliance with emerging AI laws and regulations;

Make informed decisions about responsible AI development and implementation.

DSA AI Risk Assessment Services empowers organizations to harness the potential of AI while minimizing risks and fostering trust.

Methods for Building Trustworthy AI

DSA AI Risk Assessments is a comprehensive program designed to assess the risks and impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems and goes beyond simply testing and evaluating AI.

Our program, built on a Testing, Evaluation, Validation, and Verification (TEVV) foundation, provides a holistic assessment framework known as Assessing Risks and Impacts of AI (ARIA). ARIA helps organizations and individuals make informed decisions about AI deployment by focusing on:

Validity: Does the AI achieve its intended purpose accurately?
Reliability: Can the AI consistently produce dependable results?
Safety: Does the AI operate without causing harm?
Security: Is the AI system protected from unauthorized access or manipulation?
Privacy: Does the AI respect user data privacy?
Fairness: Does the AI avoid discrimination or bias?

AI Risk Identification and Improvement

Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA): We conduct a comprehensive DPIA to identify and evaluate potential data protection risks associated with your AI solution. This assessment helps prioritize risks and develop a data protection strategy for your AI project.

Privacy Engineering Review: Our team of privacy experts review the privacy engineering practices within your AI system. This includes evaluating pseudonymization techniques, data anonymization strategies, and privacy-enhancing technologies.

People's Rights Assessment: We assess how your AI system upholds individual rights like access, rectification, and erasure of personal data. This ensures your AI practices are fair and respectful of individuals' privacy.

Data Quality & Protection Mapping

Data Quality & Veracity: We utilize advanced data quality tools that identify potential data quality and veracity issues.

Data Flow Visualization: We utilize advanced data flow mapping tools to create a clear visual representation of how data moves throughout your AI system. This comprehensive map identifies potential bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and points where data privacy might be at risk.

Lawful Basis Assessment: Our experts analyze how your AI system justifies data processing according to relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR). We ensure your AI adheres to the principles of legality, fairness, and transparency.

Data Handling Measures Evaluation: We assess the adequacy of your data handling practices within the AI system. This includes evaluating data minimization principles, encryption techniques, access controls, and data retention policies.

AI Vendor Evaluation

Vendor Background Check: We conduct a comprehensive background check on your AI vendor, including their track record with data security and privacy.

Service Terms Analysis: Our legal specialists meticulously analyze your vendor's service terms and conditions, identifying any clauses that might put your data or compliance at risk.

GDPR Compliance Assessment: We thoroughly assess your vendor's compliance with GDPR principles, including data subject rights, accountability measures, and data breach notification procedures.

Bias Detection and Mitigation

We employ advanced techniques to identify potential biases within your AI models that could lead to discriminatory outcomes. We then suggest strategies to mitigate these biases and ensure fair and ethical AI use.

Explainability Analysis

We evaluate the "explainability" of your AI models, meaning the ability to understand how the model arrives at its decisions. This transparency fosters trust and accountability in AI decision-making processes.

Human Oversight Assessment

We assess the level of human oversight within your AI deployment. This ensures that humans maintain control over critical decisions and can intervene when necessary, mitigating the risk of over-reliance on AI.

Misuse Vulnerability Assessment

We identify potential vulnerabilities that could lead to the misuse of your AI system. This includes scenarios like hacking, manipulation of data, or unintended consequences. We then suggest safeguards to minimize these risks.

Peace of Mind

By leveraging DSA's comprehensive AI Risk Assessment Services, you gain a deeper understanding of your AI system and its potential impact. This empowers you to proactively address risks, ensure responsible AI development, and unlock the full potential of AI for your business with confidence.

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