DOI: 10.47743/jss-2025-71-1-3

Abstract: This article analyzes the role of legal interpretation in mitigating algorithmic bias within electronic contracts. In a digital era where algorithms increasingly influence the formation, interpretation, and execution of contracts, algorithmic bias can create significant imbalances between contracting parties. The study proposes two regulatory models: the Singapore model, which relies on a central authority to provide an official interpretation of norms, and the Canadian model, which promotes algorithmic explainability through a teleological approach focused on the purpose of the norms. The article explores the applicability of these frameworks in the context of electronic contracts and suggests that legal interpretation can offer solutions to prevent discrimination and ensure fairness in automated decision-making processes. The research also provides insights into this phenomenon within electronic contracts, highlighting the importance of regulations to protect contractual freedom and the rights of parties in the digital age.

Keywords: Algorithmic bias, Electronic contracts, Legal interpretation, Explainability.

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