The following documents provide the ethical, legal and operational foundations for the responsible and compliant use of AI.
Binding regulatory framework
European and national legislation
- Law no. 132 of 23 September 2025
Provisions and delegations to the Government on artificial intelligence. - Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 - AI Act
Its objective is to create a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) in the European Union. The AI Act is based on the principle that artificial intelligence must be developed and used in a safe, ethical manner that respects fundamental rights and European values. - Prime Ministerial Decree 12 January 2024 - Three-year Plan for IT in the Public Administration
Strategic planning document defining guidelines, standards and objectives for the digital transformation of the public administration, including governance, security and responsible use of emerging technologies. - Regulation (EU) 2016/679 - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
It regulates the processing of personal data in the EU by determining methods of collection, use, storage and transfer, and establishing the principles of lawfulness, transparency, minimisation and accountability. - Legislative Decree no. 196 of 30 June 2003 – Personal Data Protection Code (Privacy Code), as amended by Legislative Decree 101/2018
It supplements and coordinates the national legislation on personal data protection with the GDPR. - Legislative Decree no. 82 of 7 March 2005 - Digital Administration Code (CAD)
It governs the use of digital technologies in the Public Administration, including principles of interoperability, security, accessibility, transparency and quality of digital services, also relevant for the use of AI systems
Internal University regulations
- University General Statute
- University regulations in force (teaching, research, administration)
- Regulation on Research Integrity
- Student Regulations
University Codes of Ethics and Internal Code of Conduct
- University Code of Ethics
Guidelines and policy documents
The following documents, while not having binding regulatory value, provide interpretative and operational guidelines for the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence in research, teaching and public administration activities.
General
- Ethical guidelines for trustworthy AI
these are guidelines published by the European Commission to define what it means to develop and use reliable artificial intelligence. - OECD Principles on Artificial Intelligence (2019)
Global reference, often also cited in European Union documents. It includes specific guidelines for governments on the responsible use of AI in the public sector.
Research and teaching
- European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity (2017)
It establishes the fundamental principles for integrity in research, including the ethical requirements for the use of new technologies. - Living guidelines on the responsible use of generative artificial intelligence in research
ERA (2025)
It focuses on the use of AI to support scientific research and innovation in Europe, encouraging ethical and innovative practices in the research sector. - UNESCO - Artificial intelligence in education
It provides guidelines on the integration of artificial intelligence in education systems. The text discusses the opportunities and challenges of using AI, emphasising the importance of ensuring equity, inclusiveness and ethical use of technology in education. - UNESCO – Guidance for generative AI in education and research. The Global Education 2030.
It offers specific recommendations on the use of generative AI in teaching and research, addressing issues of transparency, responsibility and digital skills. - European Commission - Ethical guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and data in teaching and learning for educators (2022)
They provide ethical and practical guidelines for teachers and educators on the use of AI and data in teaching and learning processes.
Administrative activities
- Italian Artificial Intelligence Strategy, 2024-2026
Strategic policy document outlining priorities, objectives and scope of AI in the public sector, focusing on governance, skills and citizen services.