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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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