Policy Details

IEEE 7001-2021 – Transparency of Autonomous Systems

Summary

Defines requirements for achieving and documenting transparency in autonomous/intelligent systems, including traceability, explainability, and communication to stakeholders. Supports accountability and human oversight by clarifying what information should be available and when.

Healthcare Implications

Applicable to AI-enabled clinical tools (e.g., imaging triage, decision support) to structure explainability artifacts and user communications. Helps providers evaluate vendor claims and set expectations for documentation and post‑market updates.

Impact Level

Medium

Keywords

Transparency & Governance

Stakeholders

Developers & Vendors