Law 15/2022, Art. 23: obligations and deadlines

Equal Treatment and Non-Discrimination Act, Art. 23: artificial intelligence

In forceLaw 15/2022, Art. 23

Summary

It asks public administrations to promote algorithms that minimize bias and are transparent, and encourages discrimination impact assessments and an algorithm quality seal. Its wording is programmatic: it sets no specific sanctioned duty, but the law as a whole prohibits discrimination, including discrimination caused by algorithms.

Who it applies to

Public administrations and, within the law's scope, companies using decision algorithms.

Penalties

Article 23 has no penalty of its own; discrimination is penalized under the general regime of Law 15/2022.

Official name: Ley 15/2022, de 12 de julio, integral para la igualdad de trato y la no discriminación, art. 23
Official reference: Ley 15/2022, BOE núm. 167, de 13 de julio de 2022
Regulator: Independent Authority for Equal Treatment and Non-Discrimination
Official source: Check the sourceHow we verify sources

Key dates

July 14, 2022Entry into force

Obligations and dates

Obligations table
Obligation	Article or citation	Status	Date	Who it applies to	Verification
Assess and reduce discriminatory bias in algorithms	Ley 15/2022, art. 23	Regulator guidance	Already applicable	Public bodies and their suppliers, and companies using algorithms to decide about people.	Verified in the official source on October 31, 2026

Assess and reduce discriminatory bias in algorithms

Ley 15/2022, art. 23Regulator guidance

Already applicable

When it relates: Public bodies and their suppliers, and companies using algorithms to decide about people.
What the rule provides: Assess the discriminatory impact of decision algorithms before and during use.
Document design and training data and take measures to minimize bias.
Typical evidence: Bias audit report.
Related base documents: Algorithmic Audit Program
Supporting documents: Bias Audit Report (Impact Ratio)
Algorithmic Risk and Bias Mitigation Policy
Verification: Verified in the official source on October 31, 2026Consolidated text in the BOE. Marked as guidance because Article 23 uses wording such as 'shall promote' without an enforceable duty.