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3.3     AI principles governance mechanism (adopted by the city)

            As AI systems deployed are predicated on data, the Danish Data Protection Act, 2018 (DDPA)
            provides the guiding framework for data processing, the disclosure of personal data, the right
            of access, the designation of a data protection officer, limits on consent, prohibitions on data
            transfers, administrative penalties in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Danish
            Data Protection Agency  is tasked with the implementation and monitoring of this Act.


            3.4     Policy instrument for AI principles (adopted by the city)


            The National Strategy for AI focuses on human-centric adoption of AI, ensuring privacy, security,
            and transparency.

            It lays down the guidelines for the establishment of a Data Ethics Council, which will monitor
            technological development and help to ensure that ethical issues are taken up so that the many
            advantages of using data can be supported in an ethically appropriate manner.

            Based  on  the  National  Strategy  for AI  in  Denmark,  Copenhagen’s AI  strategy  envisions  the
            deployment of AI across all sectors, including health, transport, education and urban planning.





            4     Conclusion


            The AI adoption in the city of Copenhagen is largely governed by the National Strategy for AI. The
            activities of the Data Ethics Council are also anticipated to lay forth the guidelines for the ethical use
            of AI in the city across various sectors. Currently, the use of AI in Copenhagen is centered across
            energy efficiency and medical care, in alignment with Sustainable Development Goals 7 and 3
            respectively. As the adoption of AI principles should be replicable, it is recommended that other
            instruments including the New Urban Agenda as examined as a means to promote sustainable
            urbanization in the city.



























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