AI IN THE WORKPLACE

AI tools are increasingly becoming part of everyday HR procedures.  To help govern these procedures the Data Protection Act (Code of Practice on Artificial Intelligence and Automated Decision-Making) Regulations 2026 came into force on 12 May 2026.

Under these Regulations the Information Commissioner’s Office must issue a Code of Practice to follow. This will include informing employees and job applicants when AI is being used to make or support decision making. It must be made clear what data is being collected and how it affects them.

AI tools must meet the new Code’s standards

The Code emphases that AI should support decisions, not replace them.  A trained person must review, challenge and,  if necessary, overturn AI based outcomes to give protection from unfair or biased results and legal risk.

Anyone relying on AI must understand the system’s limitations and undergo specialist training.

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