South Africa AI Framework
View Law TextMaximum Fine
Up to R10M
Scope
AI Systems & Services
Regulator
Information Regulator
Implementation
2024
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The South Africa AI Framework establishes guidelines and requirements for the responsible development and use of AI systems, focusing on ethical principles, fairness, and protection of fundamental rights.
Key Facts
- Risk-based regulatory approach
- Focus on ethical AI development
- Protection of fundamental rights
- Promotion of innovation
- Emphasis on local context and needs
Key Principles
Ethical Development
Guidelines for ethical AI development and deployment
Requirements
- Ethical impact assessments
- Human rights considerations
- Cultural sensitivity
- Social impact evaluation
- Stakeholder engagement
Examples
- Ethics review boards
- Impact assessments
- Community consultations
- Rights protection measures
- Cultural adaptation protocols
Fairness and Non-discrimination
Requirements for ensuring fair and unbiased AI systems
Requirements
- Bias detection methods
- Fairness metrics
- Equal treatment measures
- Discrimination prevention
- Regular assessments
Examples
- Bias testing protocols
- Fairness audits
- Demographic impact studies
- Equality assessments
- Monitoring systems
Transparency and Accountability
Framework for transparent and accountable AI systems
Requirements
- Clear documentation
- Explainability requirements
- Audit trails
- Responsibility assignment
- Public disclosure
Examples
- Documentation systems
- Explanation methods
- Audit procedures
- Responsibility matrices
- Disclosure protocols
Compliance Requirements
Risk Management
Requirements for AI risk assessment and management
Implementation Steps
- Risk identification
- Impact assessment
- Mitigation planning
- Monitoring procedures
- Review processes
Required Documentation
- Risk registers
- Assessment reports
- Mitigation plans
- Monitoring logs
- Review documentation
Governance Requirements
Organizational governance and oversight requirements
Implementation Steps
- Policy development
- Oversight mechanisms
- Reporting structures
- Training programs
- Review procedures
Required Documentation
- Policy documents
- Oversight reports
- Organizational charts
- Training records
- Review reports
Technical Standards
Technical requirements and standards for AI systems
Implementation Steps
- Security measures
- Performance standards
- Testing protocols
- Quality assurance
- Maintenance procedures
Required Documentation
- Technical specifications
- Test results
- Quality reports
- Maintenance logs
- Performance data
Enforcement & Penalties
Administrative Penalties
Financial and administrative penalties for non-compliance
Penalty Categories
Major Violations
Up to R10M
Serious breaches of framework requirements
Moderate Violations
Up to R5M
Significant compliance failures
Minor Violations
Up to R1M
Minor infractions and technical violations
Example Cases
Ethical Violation
R8M
2024 - Failure to implement required ethical safeguards
Transparency Breach
R3M
2024 - Inadequate disclosure of AI system capabilities