Demographic Parity

A fairness metric requiring that the probability of a positive outcome is the same across all demographic groups defined by a protected attribute.

A fairness test: does the AI approve (or reject) people at the same rate regardless of their demographic group? If 60% of men get approved but only 30% of women do, that fails this test.

Understanding fairness metrics like demographic parity is essential for setting measurable governance targets. Your AI compliance framework should define which fairness metrics apply to each use case and establish acceptable thresholds.