AI Safe-Use Pack · Local Authorities & Public Sector
AI governance for the public sector, built for decisions about people
Public bodies hold citizen data at scale and make decisions that change people’s lives, so AI here carries real legal and accountability risk. This is not a single template: it is a complete system, with seven core documents rewritten for how local authorities and public bodies actually work.
Sound familiar?
- ▸ Staff paste citizen or case data into free AI tools with no policy in place.
- ▸ Using AI to triage or score people for benefits, housing or services engages Article 22 and the Public Sector Equality Duty.
- ▸ AI use and AI-generated records are subject to FOI and algorithmic-transparency expectations.
- ▸ You process large volumes of data about vulnerable people, so DPIAs and careful governance are expected.
Why now
You hold citizen data at scale, AI is reaching decisions about people, and the ICO, the Equality Duty and FOI all apply. A documented, transparent position is exactly what members, the ICO and auditors expect.
A system, not a template
Anyone can sell you a policy document. This is a coherent system where the pieces reference each other, built around the bodies and risks that are specific to local authorities and public bodies. Seven core documents are rewritten for your world; the rest of the toolkit comes with it.
Specialised for local authorities and public bodies
The full policy, with citizen data, automated decisions and transparency built in.
Article 22 decision-making, the Public Sector Equality Duty, algorithmic transparency, FOI and explainability.
UK GDPR (public task), the ICO, FOI/EIR, the Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard, the government’s generative-AI framework, procurement and records management.
Public-sector examples: citizen and case records, social care, safeguarding and enforcement data.
An editable, scored spreadsheet pre-loaded with real public-sector scenarios, including automated-decision and PSED risks.
What to check for line-of-business systems, decision-support, resident-facing and document tools, plus a default-on AI audit.
A comprehensive data protection impact assessment, with a worked example for an AI triage/prioritisation tool and the public-sector triggers that apply.
Plus the complete core toolkit
- ✓ Approved Tools Matrix (Excel, pre-filled for your sector)
- ✓ Prompting & Verification Guide
- ✓ AI Vendor Assessment Checklist
- ✓ AI Incident Response Plan
- ✓ AI Disclosure & Privacy Clauses
- ✓ Employee One-Page Guide
- ✓ AI Literacy Tracker (Excel)
- ✓ Verification Tiers visual
- ✓ Glossary of Acronyms (sector-aware)
- ✓ Start Here guide and 30-minute route
What makes this edition worth it
- ★ Built around the duties that actually bind public bodies: UK GDPR’s public task, Article 22, the Public Sector Equality Duty, FOI and algorithmic transparency.
- ★ Draws a firm line on automated decisions about people: a human owns every decision, monitored for bias and explainable.
- ★ The risk register and tools shortlist are working spreadsheets built from real public-sector scenarios, not screenshots.
Who the Local Authorities & Public Sector edition is for
A good fit if…
- Your team already uses AI and you want rules written around local authorities and public bodies, not a generic template.
- You want the regulators, terminology and risks specific to local authorities and public bodies already built in.
- You would rather adapt an expert-built system than start from a blank page or brief a consultant.
- You want working spreadsheets (risk register, approved-tools shortlist) pre-loaded for your sector.
Probably not for you if…
- You need bespoke legal advice on a specific case — speak to a solicitor or your professional body.
- You work outside local authorities and public bodies — the general pack may suit you better.
- You only need a one-page set of ground rules — start with the free AI Starter Kit.
What happens after you buy
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Pay securely
Checkout is handled by Stripe: card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. We never see your card details.
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Download straight away
You land on a download page the moment payment clears. No waiting for an email, no account to create.
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Open the editable files
You get Word and Excel documents alongside polished PDFs, yours to edit, brand and keep. Buy once, no subscription.
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Reach a baseline in about 30 minutes
Start with the Pack User Guide: complete the policy, fill in the approved-tools matrix, circulate the one-page staff guide.
Kept current, not left to go stale
AI rules are moving quickly, so a policy downloaded once and forgotten drifts out of date. We build against that.
- Versioned and dated. Every document carries a version and a last-reviewed date, so you always know how current your copy is.
- Reviewed against the rules. We track UK GDPR, ICO guidance, the EU AI Act and the sector regulators, and revise the packs as those change.
- Buyers hear first. When we publish a materially updated edition, we email past buyers so you can bring your copy up to date.
Free, general or the Local Authorities & Public Sector edition?
Start free, take the general system, or get the edition rewritten for local authorities and public bodies. One-off prices, no subscription.
| AI Starter Kit Free One-page starter | AI Safe-Use Pack £49 The complete system Introductory launch price — rising to £99 |
Recommended
Sector edition £149 Rewritten for your sector Introductory launch price — rising to £249 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Acceptable Use Policy | Ground rules | Full policy | Sector-specific |
| What data is safe in AI tools | Quick guide | Full guide | Sector examples |
| Risk register + approved-tools matrix (Excel) | — | ✓ | Pre-loaded for you |
| DPIA starter + disclosure clauses | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Incident, vendor & verification toolkit | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seven documents rewritten for your sector | — | — | ✓ |
| Sector compliance briefing (regulators) | — | — | ✓ |
| Editable Word & Excel, instant download | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Best for | A quick start | Most UK SMEs | Regulated & specialist |
| Get the free kit | Choose your sector |
All prices one-off, UK VAT added at checkout. Not sure? Free vs paid, compared honestly.
The Local Authorities & Public Sector edition, ready to adopt
£149 one-off, instant download, editable files, no subscription.
Introductory launch price — rising to £249
- Editable Word & Excel, plus PDFs
- Instant download, no waiting
- One-off payment, no subscription
- UK VAT added at checkout
- Secure checkout by Stripe
- Faulty or not as described? We put it right or refund you
Full terms, including cancellation and refunds, are on our terms page.
Common questions
- Is this legal advice?
- No. It is a practical, professionally written starting point, not legal advice and not a substitute for it. Every document says so, and we point you to professional advice where it is warranted.
- Can I edit everything?
- Yes. You get editable Word and Excel files alongside polished PDFs. The risk register and tools shortlist are working spreadsheets, not screenshots. Fill in the placeholders, delete what you do not need, and make it yours.
- How is this different from the general pack?
- You get the complete core system, and seven of its documents are rewritten specifically for local authorities and public bodies, with the examples, terminology and risks that matter to you. It is the difference between a generic policy and one that already speaks your language.
- How long does it take to adopt?
- About 30 minutes to a defensible baseline: complete the policy, fill in the approved-tools matrix, and circulate the one-page staff guide. The rest builds on that as you go.
Free one-page checklist
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A one-page AI policy readiness checklist for local authorities & public sector: tick the boxes, spot the gaps. Enter your email and it downloads straight away.
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Provided for general information, not legal advice. Adapt to your own circumstances and take professional advice where appropriate.