NYC Bias Audit Law — Requirements, Penalties & Compliance Guide

Summary

Requires annual independent bias audits for automated employment decision tools.

Who it applies to

Scope: employment ai. This regulation applies to deployers and/or developers of AI systems in the employment ai category operating in or affecting NYC.

Penalties

Up to $2K per day. Enforced by DCWP.

Key requirements

This regulation has 6 distinct requirements. Deep-dive guides with step-by-step implementation, evidence needed, and passing criteria:

• Bias Audit
• Impact Notice to Candidates
• Data Retention
• Published Summary
• Vendor and Contract Compliance
• Training and Oversight

Effective date

Jul 5, 2023. Currently in effect.