Guidance on Algorithmic Discrimination and the New Jersey Law Against…
New Jersey — Guidance on Algorithmic Discrimination and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination
New Jersey · Guidance on Algorithmic Discrimination and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- January 9, 2025
- Applies to
- Employers, housing providers, places of public accommodation, and other entities covered by the NJ Law Against Discrimination that use AI/automated decision-making tools
AG Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights issued guidance clarifying that the NJ Law Against Discrimination applies to algorithmic discrimination from AI and automated decision tools, so covered entities can be liable for disparate treatment or disparate impact even without intent.
Who is protected: Residents interacting with state government AI systems; public-sector data subjects.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | Guidance on Algorithmic Discrimination and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination |
| Topics | government use of AI · automated decision-making · AI hiring and employment |
| Agency page | Guidance on Algorithmic Discrimination and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJ OAG / Division on Civil Rights) |
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