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<p>We are implementing the mandatory rollout of the ATRS in phases, with the current,
first phase focusing on the 16 largest ministerial departments, plus HMRC.</p><p>
</p><p>The Department of Science, Innovation and Technology and the Central Digital
and Data Office are working with these departments to map their in-scope algorithmic
tools and draft their first ATRS records accordingly. These departments have now all
reviewed a draft version of the scope and exemptions policy. We expect to circulate
a finalised version of the policy by the end of May.</p><p> </p><p>Regarding timelines
for the wider rollout, expect these Phase One departments to publish their first ATRS
records by the end of July. Departments finding no tools in scope will be required
to submit a nil return. This will be followed by the next phase which involves extending
the mandatory rollout to the remaining ministerial departments, and relevant arm’s-length
bodies, from July onwards which the Central Digital and Data Office will monitor.</p>
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