Informational report on AI development (2020): requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
Informatīvais ziņojums "Par mākslīgā intelekta risinājumu attīstību"
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In brief
Informational report on AI development (2020) is a non-binding national strategy of Latvia, issued by the Cabinet of Ministers of Latvia. It was adopted on 1 February 2020. Government programme; no obligations on private organisations. Every record here links to its official source and states its verification status.
- Jurisdiction
- Latvia
- Instrument type
- National strategy
- Status
- Adopted
- Legal force
- Non-binding (guidance, strategy or standard)
- Issuing body
- Cabinet of Ministers of Latvia
- Adopted
- 1 February 2020
- Official source
- Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development
- Verification
- Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026
What is Informational report on AI development (2020)?
The 2020 informational report approved by the Cabinet sets Latvia's direction on AI: public-sector use cases, data availability, skills, research and ethical principles, later carried into the Digital Transformation Guidelines 2021–2027.
Who does it apply to?
Government programme; no obligations on private organisations.
- Sectors
- Cross-sector / all sectors
- AI use cases
- AI in public services
When do the requirements apply?
Month-level date; to be confirmed.
Official sources
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Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development
Government of Latvia · Tier 1 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “Informational report on AI development (2020)” [AIPT-POL-0124, record version 1, verified 26 September 2026 by Bhaskar Bhatt]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0124 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
Permanent id AIPT-POL-0124: it never changes or gets reused, and its address keeps working if this page moves.
Cite the official text alongside it: Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development, Government of Latvia, https://www.varam.gov.lv/en.
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@misc{aipolicytracker2026_informationalreportonaid,
author = {{AIPolicyTracker}},
title = {{Informational report on AI development (2020)}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/latvia-ai-development-report-2020}},
url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/latvia-ai-development-report-2020},
urldate = {2026-10-27},
note = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 27 October 2026}
}
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Record version 1: Added in the September 2026 global coverage expansion from the official source listed; reviewer to confirm dates, status and scope against the source text. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
Is Informational report on AI development (2020) in force?
Not yet. Informational report on AI development (2020) has been adopted (1 February 2020).
Is Informational report on AI development (2020) legally binding?
No. Informational report on AI development (2020) is a national strategy; it sets expectations rather than legal requirements, unless another instrument gives it force.
Who does Informational report on AI development (2020) apply to?
Government programme; no obligations on private organisations.
Where is the official text of Informational report on AI development (2020)?
The official text is published by Government of Latvia at https://www.varam.gov.lv/en (Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development). This record links to it and is checked against it.
Disclaimer: informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult a qualified lawyer before acting.