Module 1.3.1 · Phase 1 Diagnosis · Step 1.3 Context & RiskCore
Historical Context Assessment Questionnaire
What discrimination could the system inherit from its domain's history?
Names the patterns of discrimination a system may inherit from the history of its domain, before the risk work starts.
What it does
You mark the historical bias patterns that apply and answer a questionnaire, section by section, with evidence, owners and due dates. Answers are scored as control gaps and rolled up into a heatmap and a prioritised risk list.
Why it matters
This step evaluates historical, social, and domain-specific context to identify plausible fairness risks and affected populations. It grounds the assessment in real-world harm patterns and lifecycle risks, preventing abstract or purely metric-driven interpretations of fairness.
Where it sits
- Mandate & Scope
- Business & Policy
- Context & Risk
- Fairness Gap Confirmation
- Historical Context Assessment Questionnaire
- AI Fairness Risk Framework
How to use it
In the Fairness Navigator Beta
Work through the steps in order. Several modules open from the Navigator's steps and hand their results back.
On its own Live
Open 1.3.1 from the platform's Modules page and run it when your project needs it. Work is saved with the assessment.
After a Pulse reading Live
Start with a fast first read, then go deeper with the modules where it points.