The Preventing Algorithmic Discrimination Act mandates impact assessments and notifications for automated decision tools to prevent discrimination, with exemptions for smaller deployers.
If you deploy automated decision tools in Illinois, you must perform annual impact assessments by January 1, 2027, or face fines up to $10,000 per violation.
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What This Means
The Preventing Algorithmic Discrimination Act establishes requirements for businesses using automated decision tools in Illinois. It mandates annual impact assessments and notifications to individuals affected by these tools. Companies must also implement governance programs to mitigate algorithmic discrimination risks, ensuring compliance with the law. Deployers with fewer than 25 employees are exempt unless they impact more than 999 people per year.
Key Provisions
- Annual impact assessments required for automated decision tools by January 1, 2027.
- Notification to individuals affected by consequential decisions made by automated decision tools.
- Establishment of a governance program to manage risks of algorithmic discrimination.
- Impact assessments must be submitted to the Attorney General within 60 days of completion.
- Exemption for deployers with fewer than 25 employees unless they impact more than 999 people per year.
- Impact assessments required for significant updates to automated decision tools.
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| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Christine Radogno | Primary |
| Craig Wilcox R | Primary |
| Denny Jacobs | Primary |
| Don Harmon D | Primary |
| Elgie R. Sims, Jr. | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Deployers of automated decision tools
Deadline: By January 1, 2027
Penalty: Up to $10,000 per violation
Who: Deployers of automated decision tools
Deadline: At or before the time of decision
Penalty: Potential civil action for algorithmic discrimination
Who: Deployers of automated decision tools
Deadline: Ongoing requirement
Penalty: Fines for non-compliance
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