ISO/IEC 12792: AI transparency taxonomy
ISO/IEC 12792:2025 specifies a taxonomy of information elements to assist AI stakeholders with identifying and addressing the transparency needs of AI systems.
The standard is relevant when teams need to decide which model, system, data, lifecycle, governance, or use-context information should be disclosed to which stakeholder group.
Quality Attributes Addressed
| Attribute | How it is addressed or framed in ISO/IEC 12792 |
|---|---|
| Transparency | Provides a taxonomy for selecting transparency information elements for AI systems and their stakeholders. |
| Model Transparency | Supports model-level transparency by structuring information about model capabilities, limitations, lifecycle context, and stakeholder needs. |
| Explainability | Helps distinguish transparency information needs from explanations of specific model behavior or outputs. |
| Accountability | Supports governance and review by making relevant AI system information explicit for responsible stakeholders. |