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The material is this subtopic primarily considers the UK GDPR regime, and legislative links are to Assimilated Regulation (EU) 2016/679, UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018), except where expressly stated otherwise.

For a more detailed introduction to UK GDPR generally, see Practice Notes: The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)—Navigator.

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Practice Note: Artificial intelligence in the workplace provides a summary of the key applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment and human resources (HR) and highlights the legal risks arising in relation to the use of AI in the workplace. It covers the use of AI in recruitment, the potential risk of bias and unfairness, and of direct and indirect discrimination, where liability lies and data protection issues. Finally, it sets out some practical steps employers can take to assist compliance and mitigate risk.

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Practice Note: Data (Use and Access) Act 2025—employment implications considers the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025

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