We asked DSIT for reassurances that there would be sufficient transparency and mechanisms for citizens to challenge AI assisted decisions. It told us that there were provisions in the Data (Use and Access) Bill to allow for redress and challenge in cases of automated decision–making. It also acknowledged that it had more to do to communicate effectively with the public and to be “demonstrably trustworthy” and this was an important area of focus for it in the coming years.29 Actions it told us it is taking include developing technical standards and guidelines, publishing guidance, and strengthening DSIT’s spend controls around the use of high–risk AI. It told us it has a role to play in both providing support and guidance but also in strengthening the “stick” of central assurance and controls given the importance of the issues concerned.30 Digital and data skills and capability