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Illinois AI Video Interview Act: requirements, deadlines and compliance actions

Illinois Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act (820 ILCS 42)

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What is Illinois AI Video Interview Act?

In force since 1 January 2020, the Act requires employers that use AI to analyse video interviews of applicants for Illinois-based positions to notify applicants, explain how the AI works and what characteristics it evaluates, obtain consent, limit sharing of videos, and delete videos on request within 30 days; a 2022 amendment requires employers relying solely on AI to decide who gets an in-person interview to report demographic data annually.

Who does it apply to?

Employers using AI analysis of video interviews for positions based in Illinois.

When do the requirements apply?

2020-01-01: effective; 2022-01-01: demographic reporting amendment effective.

Dates are taken from the linked official source; a reviewer should confirm in-force and application dates before relying on them.

Official sources

  1. 820 ILCS 42 Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act
    Illinois General Assembly · 1 Jan 2020 · Tier 1 source

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