AI and recruitment compliance checklist
Technology and Human Rights
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used in recruitment - from screening resumes to conducting interviews. While this technology can improve efficiency, it also raises important questions about fairness, privacy and human rights.
To help organisations navigate these challenges LexisNexis, in collaboration with the Commission, has developed the AI and recruitment compliance checklist. This tool supports businesses in using AI responsibly and ethically when hiring.
What is the checklist for?
The checklist helps organisations assess whether their use of AI in hiring respects human rights and meets legal obligations. It鈥檚 based on international standards, including guidance from the United Nations and the European Union.
It鈥檚 suitable for a wide range of users - from human resource teams and recruiters to compliance officers and legal advisors. Whether you're a small business or a large corporation, the checklist offers practical steps to improve transparency, accountability and fairness in your recruitment processes.
What does it cover?
The checklist focuses on 4 key areas:
- Privacy and data protection: Ensuring that personal information is handled securely.
- Digital robustness and safety: Making sure AI systems are safe, secure and well-managed throughout their lifecycle.
- Fairness and transparency: Promoting ethical decision-making and giving candidates the ability to challenge unfair outcomes.
- Accountability and sustainability: Keeping humans in control of decisions and ensuring AI systems are used responsibly.
Each section includes questions that help organisations reflect on their current practices and identify areas for improvement.
Why it matters
Using AI in recruitment can bring many benefits, but it must be done in a way that respects people鈥檚 rights. The checklist helps organisations avoid discrimination, build trust with candidates and stay compliant with human rights standards.
By following the checklist, businesses can make sure their recruitment processes are not only efficient but also fair, transparent and respectful of human dignity.
