Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment - a data protection perspective
Understand privacy risks of AI-powered recruitment and learn GDPR-compliant strategies for candidate data handling and automated decisions.
About This Course
About This Course
The increasing use of Artificial Intelligence in recruitment brings new challenges related to ensuring data protection and compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR and the EU AI Act. This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills required to harness the potential of AI in recruitment while maintaining a strong focus on data protection and compliance. Participants learn to confidently address potential privacy risks, understand automated decision-making obligations, and create recruitment strategies that meet regulatory requirements and build candidate trust.
What You Will Learn
- Identify privacy risks in AI-powered CV screening, candidate scoring, and automated decisions
- Understand GDPR Article 22 obligations for automated decision-making in recruitment
- Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments for AI recruitment tools
- Implement transparency and explainability measures for candidates
- Evaluate and assess AI recruitment vendors for GDPR compliance
Prerequisites
- Working knowledge of recruitment processes (HR or hiring manager perspective)
- Basic awareness of GDPR principles
- No technical AI or data science background required
Agenda
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AI in Recruitment — Landscape and Risks · 40 min
How AI is used in CV screening, candidate scoring, and interview scheduling. Privacy risks and bias concerns. -
GDPR Compliance for AI Recruitment · 50 min
Legal basis for automated decision-making (Art. 22 GDPR). Transparency obligations and candidate rights. -
Data Protection Impact Assessment · 40 min
Conducting DPIAs for AI recruitment tools. Documenting risks, mitigation measures, and supervisory authority engagement. -
Compliant Implementation Strategies · 30 min
Practical guidelines for deploying AI recruitment tools. Vendor assessment, data retention, and audit trails.