CIPD Level 0FREE08AC 2.2

Automated Decision-Making and Equality Law

FREE08 – People Professionals and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

This CIPD Level 0 learning video explores automated decision-making and equality law within the FREE08 unit on People Professionals and Artificial Intelligence, addressing assessment criteria AC 2.2 on legal and regulatory considerations for AI in HR. The video examines how UK GDPR principles including lawful basis, data minimisation, and purpose limitation apply to automated systems, alongside the rights individuals have to human review and challenge. It analyses the risks of indirect discrimination under equality legislation, fair recruitment practices, and emerging AI regulation across the UK and EU, whilst emphasising organisational responsibilities through documentation and audit trails. By watching, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework governing AI deployment in HR and the critical importance of human oversight in maintaining compliance.

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Assessment Criteria 2.2

Explain legal and regulatory considerations relevant to AI use in HR

Indicative Content

Data protection (UK GDPR): Lawful basis for processing data Data minimisation and purpose limitation Automated decision-making: Rights of individuals (e.g. human review) Equality legislation: Risk of indirect discrimination Employment law considerations: Fair recruitment and selection practices Emerging AI regulation (high-level awareness): UK/EU direction of travel Organisational responsibilities: Policies, documentation, audit trails Importance of human oversight in legal compliance

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Video covering: Automated Decision-Making and Equality Law

About FREE08 – People Professionals and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

CIPD Level 0

FREE08

Learning Outcome 2

To develop learners’ understanding of how artificial intelligence is used in people practice, the opportunities and risks it presents, and how HR professionals can use AI responsibly to improve decision-making, efficiency and employee experience.

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