Towards Algorithmic Transparency in the Public Sector in Latin America

Emerging technologies have a major impact in many areas, including the exercise of certain human rights such as freedom of expression and access to information. In a world driven by innovation and immediacy, transparency in the public sector plays a key role in securing public trust and promoting the responsible use of these technologies.

This report assesses the current legal framework on transparency in the procurement, implementation, and development of these emerging technologies in the Latin American region. It highlights the importance of algorithmic transparency as a key component of accountability and trust in government. This legal report provides a detailed comparative analysis and a series of recommendations to improve transparency in the management of emerging technologies in Latin America and advocate on public policies.

Through TrustLaw, we connected Article 19, Office for Mexico and Central America, with legal experts at ECIJA Legal in Argentina; Hogan Lovells in Mexico; Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr. e Quiroga Advogados in Brazil; Cariola Diez Pérez-Cotapos & Cía. Ltda. in Chile; and a pro bono law firm in Colombia, to develop this report. We also had the participation of IIJ-UNAM Law and Artificial Intelligence Research Line.