Governance models for robotic process automation: The case of Nordea Bank
This academic teaching case study examines the governance models and implementation of robotic process automation (RPA) at Nordea Bank, a large Nordic financial group. The text details how Nordea deployed software robots for various processes such as transaction processing, reporting, and GDPR-related customer interactions. It outlines organizational decision points, development and maintenance challenges, and governance archetypes relevant to enterprise-scale automation.
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Who it governs
Students, researchers, and professionals studying enterprise IT governance and robotic process automation implementation strategies in the financial sector.
What the document contains
The document covers the organizational governance structures, decision points, and operational challenges associated with deploying robotic process automation in a large banking group.
The text does not provide formal regulatory mandates, legal binding rules, or generalized compliance checklists for AI governance.
- Nordea Bank implemented robotic process automation at scale for tasks ranging from transaction processing to GDPR query handling.
- Enterprise RPA deployment requires clear governance models balancing software development, maintenance, and IT infrastructure.
- The case study explores archetypal and hybrid governance structures for robotic process automation.
- Decision points in RPA governance involve organizing responsibilities across business units and central IT operations.
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Accountability
0/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
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Fairness
0/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
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Human Dignity
0/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
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Human Oversight
0/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
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Privacy
1/5Protection of personal data and private life
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)-related queries
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Transparency
0/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
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Enforcement
0/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
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Impact Assessment
0/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
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