GDPR compliance and AI regulations in Recruiting

Our guest expert, Bettina Blawert, explores how GDPR and the EU AI Act intersect with recruitment practices, shedding light on what recruiters, HR professionals, and hiring companies must know to stay compliant and protect candidate data. She provides in-depth insights into the risk levels associated with these regulations and explain why recruitment falls into the highest risk category, making compliance essential for every part of the recruitment process—from initial applicant submissions to the use of AI in candidate screening.

We’ll cover topics like:

• What is GDPR and the EU AI Act, and why do they matter in recruitment?

• Key aspects of GDPR and the EU AI Act that impact recruitment

• How AI tools are used in the recruitment process and the legal implications of their use

• Understanding the roles and responsibilities in compliance and what overlaps between the two regulations

• Real-life case study: the challenges and risks of training AI models with personally identifiable data.

We’ll also explore the intricacies of AI compliance in recruitment, including what happens when a group is disadvantaged by AI tools and the steps needed to mitigate these risks.

If you’re navigating the complexities of recruitment in an AI-driven world, this episode will equip you with the knowledge to protect both your candidates and your organization. Tune in to understand the latest compliance requirements and how they will shape the future of recruitment and AI technology.

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Bettina is a lawyer and legal counsel at Sovendus GmbH. She is a certified privacy expert, specializing in data protection, IT and AI law with a strong focus on GDPR compliance. She brings a comprehensive approach to navigating data privacy challenges in diverse organizational settings. With a unique ability to break down highly complex technical and legal issues into accessible insights, she is dedicated to making data privacy, IT and AI law understandable and relevant for diverse audiences. Whether through publications, presentations, or consultations, she strives to bridge the gap between technical detail and practical application. Outside of her professional pursuits, she is deeply committed to female empowerment, animal welfare and environmental conservation.