New Rights for Job Applicants in AI Interview Processes

Commencing from the following year, job candidates will be endowed with the authority to dismiss interview outcomes or demand an explanation in instances where they perceive a lack of fairness due to the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies during their job application assessments.

Revised Legislation for AI Interviews

The Personal Information Protection Commission disclosed on a recent Wednesday that there is new legislation being introduced which pertains to modifications of the Personal Information Protection Act. This legislative amendment endeavor began on a Thursday and is anticipated to extend until the 2nd of January of the forthcoming year.

Job applicants who feel that their rights have been compromised by AI-based systems utilized in hiring processes will have the options under the proposed amendment to refuse the generated results or request a clarification from the employing entity. Furthermore, they may request a non-AI interview alternative. The companies in question are mandated to accommodate such appeals.

Privacy Officer Appointments and Commission Powers

The proposal also stipulates that entities that manage substantial volumes of personal data, such as university hospitals, major corporations, and educational institutions, must designate a chief privacy officer to oversee information protection.

Concomitantly, the commission will obtain the capability to assess how public institutions protect personal information and suggest enhancements following their evaluations.

Public Input and Implementation

Ko Hak-soo, the Chairman of the PIPC, has pledged to conduct meetings and informational sessions that include contributions from the academic community, industry experts, and civic organizations. This approach is intended to ensure a practical execution of the amendment with a broad range of perspectives considered.

The enforcement of these legislative changes is scheduled to take place in March of the next year after a pre-announcement of the legislative procedures is made public.

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