California's privacy agency is reviewing draft regulations on automated decision-making technology that would, among other things, govern the use of AI and automated tools in the workplace.
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The California Privacy Protection Agency's proposed regulations would apply to California residents, including employees, job applicants and other people in the employment context.
The draft regulations would require employers that use automated decision-making technology to notify job applicants and employees that an employment decision was based on the use of the technology and that affected individuals have a right to know how the technology was used.
Employees and job applicants could opt out of the use of certain technology, including tools used in the hiring process.
The five-member panel will discuss the proposed regulations on Dec. 8 and expects to finalize the regulations and start the rulemaking process next year, according to the agency.
We've rounded up articles from SHRM Online and other sources to provide more context on the news.
Employer Carve-Out
In a nod to employers, the draft regulations specify that companies may block opt-outs in specific situations, such as when it would be "futile" or unrealistic to use a nonautomated decision-making process. The regulations use resume screening and job-matching services as examples. Controversial employee-monitoring technologies, such as keystroke loggers, productivity monitors, location trackers and social media monitoring tools, will also be covered in the forthcoming regulations, according to the agency.
(California Privacy Protection Agency)
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