Worker data: prohibitions: artificial intelligence.
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Overview
This bill establishes new rules to protect worker data from being used to train artificial intelligence systems. It prohibits employers and vendors from using worker data to replicate, automate, or replace jobs, and from selling or disclosing that data to third parties for this purpose. The bill also requires contracts between employers and vendors to include strong data security provisions and establishes penalties for violations.
Key provisions
- Employers and vendors can only collect worker data that is strictly necessary for employment administration and legal obligations.
- Employers cannot use worker data to train AI systems designed to replace or automate jobs.
- Employers cannot sell, disclose, or share worker data with third parties for AI training.
- Vendor contracts must include robust data security measures.
- Joint liability is established for employers and vendors in case of data security breaches.
- A statutory penalty of up to $500 per employee can be imposed for each violation.
- Workers can sue for damages, injunctive relief, and attorney’s fees in case of violations.
- The Labor Commissioner and a public prosecutor can enforce the provisions of the bill.
Who is affected
- Employers
- Vendors providing services to employers
- Workers
- Artificial intelligence developers
- Human Resources Professionals
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