AI transparency statement

The Digital Transformation Agency's Policy for the responsible use of AI in government sets out the Australian Government approach to embrace the opportunities of AI and provide for safe and responsible use of AI.  

Artificial Intelligence (AI) describes a family of technologies that can bring together computing power, scalability, networking, connected devices and interfaces, and data. AI systems can be programmed to perform specific tasks such as reasoning, planning, natural language processing, computer vision, audio processing, interaction, prediction and more. AI systems can operate with varying levels of autonomy. 

The Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority (OTA) is committed to identifying ethical, responsible and meaningful use when considering the adoption of AI capabilities. We will be transparent as we explore, adopt and integrate AI technology to benefit staff and external stakeholders. 

Currently, the OTA does not use AI in any services we provide. We are in the process of exploring the potential appropriate use of AI in the OTA context, the risks that will need to be managed, and the benefits it may bring. 

If the OTA implements any AI capability, this statement will be updated to outline our use including: 

  • the intentions behind why the OTA is using AI 
  • classification of AI use, including where AI interacts with or impacts the public 
  • measures to monitor the effectiveness of deployed AI systems, such as governance or processes 
  • compliance with applicable legislation and regulation 
  • efforts to identify and protect the public against negative impacts 

The Chief Operating Officer is designated as the accountable official.

This AI transparency statement was first published to our website in February 2025. This statement will be reviewed annually, or when we make any significant change to our approach to AI as outlined above. 

If you have questions about this statement, please contact us. 

We want all Australians to talk about organ and tissue donation. If you want to be a donor, make sure you tell your family and friends.

Registering is easy and only takes one minute. All you need is your phone, Medicare card and one minute to register.

It doesn’t matter how old you are, your medical history, your lifestyle, what country you’re from or how healthy you are — you can still register as an organ and tissue donor.

The Organ and Tissue Authority acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to elders both past and present.

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