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<p>I refer the noble Lord to the answer given to <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2023-06-02/187258"
target="_blank">PQ 187258</a> in relation to automated decision making systems in
use by DWP.</p><p> </p><p>The department has robust processes to ensure ethical use
and impact of data is considered, which includes Equality Impact Assessments and Data
Protection Impact Assessments for large-scale transformative initiatives that involve
personal data, aligned with data-ethics frameworks, codes of practice, and working
principles for analytical communities within the department that work with personal
data.</p><p> </p><p>However, we currently have no plans to publish further details
of these services.</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions/about/personal-information-charter"
target="_blank">The DWP’s Personal Information Charter (PIC)</a> ensures that its
customers are aware of the DWP’s use of automated decision making.</p>
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