UK GDPR Articles 22A–22D came into force on 5 February 2026. In March, the ICO reported on voluntary engagement with more than 30 employers — many of whom believed they were using AI as decision support when they were, in practice, often making solely automated decisions.
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The ICO engaged with employers on automated decision-making in recruitment and issued specific compliance recommendations.
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