What Is Maryland HB1202? A Detailed Guide to the Prohibition on Using Facial Recognition in the Hiring Process
Bans Facial Recognition Without Consent
FAQs About Maryland’s HB1202
Steps to Achieve Compliance
High-Level Summary
Employers may not use facial recognition techniques in interviews without consent from the candidate.
Scope
Maryland HB1202 applies to employers, labor organizations, employment agencies, and other entities involved in the hiring process that use algorithmic decision-making tools to evaluate or make decisions about job candidates.
Non-Compliance Penalties
Noncompliance with Maryland HB1202 can result in civil fines, legal action, and reputational damage. Additionally, organizations may face injunctions and increased regulatory scrutiny, impacting their operations and public trust.
Status
The bill has passed and is in effect as of October 1st, 2020.
How FairNow’s AI Governance Platform Helps
Built on deep industry expertise, FairNow’s AI Governance Platform addresses the unique challenges of AI risk management, helping organizations achieve compliance with regulations like Maryland HB1202, NYC Local Law 144, and the Colorado AI Act (SB-205) in five streamlined steps:
1. Audit and Evaluate Video Interviewing Tools: Review all algorithmic decision-making tools used in hiring, assess their compliance with relevant laws, and document their functionality and data usage. FairNow’s platform supports this with centralized AI inventory management and continuous risk assessment.
2. Ensure Vendor Compliance: Verify that third-party vendors comply with HB1202, obtaining necessary documentation. Our solution includes tools designed for streamlined compliance processes, reducing reporting times and ensuring effective AI governance.
3. Develop and Implement Notification Processes: Create clear processes to notify job applicants about AI tool usage, including data collection details.
4. Update Policies and Documentation: Revise hiring policies, prepare transparency documentation, and ensure they are accessible. FairNow’s robust policy enforcement, backed by ongoing testing and monitoring, simplifies these updates.
5. Ongoing Monitoring: Implement regular monitoring, automate audits, and ensure compliance with evolving regulations. FairNow offers efficient regulation tracking and comprehensive compliance documentation, empowering organizations to ensure transparency, reliability, and unbiased AI usage throughout their compliance journey.
AI compliance doesn't have to be so complicated.
Use FairNow's AI governance platform to:
Effortlessly ensure your AI is in harmony with both current and upcoming regulations
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