United Kingdom: Issued ICO report on AI tools in recruitment including recommendations to AI developers and providers

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Issued ICO report on AI tools in recruitment including recommendations to AI developers and providers

On 5 November 2024, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued the artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the recruitment audit outcomes report. The report examines the integration of AI in recruitment and provides AI developers and providers with a series of recommendations to ensure better protection of jobseekers' information rights under the Data Protection Law. The report outlines considerations such as potential biases, lack of transparency, and legal compliance issues while providing recommendations to promote ethical and responsible AI use. It emphasises the need for testing, enhanced transparency, and adherence to data protection and anti-discrimination laws. The report advocates collaboration among policymakers, employers, and AI developers to align recruitment practices with ethical and legal standards.

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Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority

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2024-11-05
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On 5 November 2024, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued the artificial intelligence …

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