Adopt the Voluntary AI Safety Standard (DISR 2024)
10 voluntary guardrails for safe + responsible AI deployment; mandatory regime in development.
Who must comply
Voluntary today; preparation for mandatory regime advised.
What triggers it
Deploying AI systems affecting Australians.
When due
Voluntary now; mandatory expected 2026-27 for high-risk uses.
Evidence required
AI risk register, governance documentation, testing artefacts, accountability statements.
Max penalty
Voluntary today; mandatory regime expected with civil penalties
Who must comply with this? The applicability test by industry, business structure and size.
Summary
DISR released the Voluntary AI Safety Standard in September 2024 — 10 guardrails covering accountability, risk management, data governance, testing, transparency, human oversight, contestability, supply chain, records + stakeholder engagement. Mandatory regime for 'high risk' AI being developed (likely 2026-27).
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Topics
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Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with Adopt the Voluntary AI Safety Standard (DISR 2024)?
- Voluntary today; preparation for mandatory regime advised.
- What triggers Adopt the Voluntary AI Safety Standard (DISR 2024)?
- Deploying AI systems affecting Australians.
- When is Adopt the Voluntary AI Safety Standard (DISR 2024) due?
- Voluntary now; mandatory expected 2026-27 for high-risk uses.
- What is the maximum penalty for Adopt the Voluntary AI Safety Standard (DISR 2024)?
- Voluntary today; mandatory regime expected with civil penalties
- What evidence is required for Adopt the Voluntary AI Safety Standard (DISR 2024)?
- AI risk register, governance documentation, testing artefacts, accountability statements.
Source: https://www.industry.gov.au/publications/voluntary-ai-safety-standard. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.