AI-Assisted HR Decisions and Discrimination Risk RISK & COMPLIANCE Who is liable when the algorithm shortlists?

 

When an algorithm rejects a candidate because of a protected characteristic, who is liable?

Spoiler: it is not the software vendor.

AI shortlisting and scoring tools are being adopted across every sector often without bias audits, without meaningful human oversight, and without updated privacy notices. Under the Equality Act 2010 and UK GDPR, that is a significant and growing exposure.

Our latest article sets out what employers need to understand and six practical steps to take before a claim lands on your desk.

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