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AI Certification Programme


Added by:   National contact point
Added on:   09 Jul 2025
Updated by:   OECD analyst
Updated on:   09 Jul 2025

A set of guidance notes aimed at assisting Service Providers and AI-ITA Applicants when approaching the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) for registration and certification respectively.

Name in original language

AI Certification Programme

Initiative overview

In support of the Strategy and Vision for Artificial Intelligence in Malta 2030 and the achievement of the Malta Ethical AI Framework, the MDIA has expanded the Innovative Technology Arrangements certification legal framework for AI-based solutions. Following a review, a Technology Assurance Assessment Framework was also launched for consultation to introduce a risk-based approach.The initiative has the following objectives:To expand the ITA certification framework for AI-based solutions.To become the world's first national AI certification programme aiming for AI solutions to be developed in an ethically aligned, transparent and socially responsible manner.

Name of responsible organisation (in English)

Malta Digital Innovation Authority

About the policy initiative


Organisation:

  • Malta Digital Innovation Authority

Category:

  • National – AI policy initiatives, regulations, guidelines, standards and programmes or projects

Initiative type:

  • Formal education programme in higher education (Degree and fellowship programmes)

Participating organisations:


Participating countries:


Status:

  • Inactive – initiative complete

Start Year:

  • 2019

Binding:

  • Non-binding

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