Regulates automated decision-making by government agencies; requires agencies to conduct impact assessments; requires disclosure of automated.

New York A08295 amends the state technology law to regulate automated decision-making by government agencies. It requires agencies to conduct impact assessments of automated decision-making tools, including evaluations of objectives, testing for bias and discrimination, and cybersecurity risks. Agencies must also disclose details of their automated decision-making tools, such as descriptions, dates of use, and purposes. The bill prohibits the use of such tools from affecting employee rights or collective bargaining agreements.

Regulates automated decision-making by government agencies; requires agencies to conduct impact assessments; requires disclosure of automated.

New York A08295 amends the state technology law to regulate automated decision-making by government agencies. It requires agencies to conduct impact assessments of automated decision-making tools, including evaluations of objectives, testing for bias and discrimination, and cybersecurity risks. Agencies must also disclose details of their automated decision-making tools, such as descriptions, dates of use, and purposes. The bill prohibits the use of such tools from affecting employee rights or collective bargaining agreements.