AI & Data / Germany & European Union
AI in recruitment and workforce management requires more than a software review. We assess the interaction of AI regulation, employee privacy, equality and workplace participation.
Where we can help
Use and decision-making
Screening, ranking, scheduling and performance monitoring can create different risks. We examine how the system influences decisions and what meaningful human review actually involves.
Employee information and participation
Deployment may require coordination with employee representatives as well as privacy information and internal policies. The legal basis and proportionality of monitoring should be assessed before configuration.
Supplier and evidence requirements
HR teams need documentation on intended uses, limitations and changes. Contracts should address confidentiality, security, assistance and the records needed to investigate a disputed decision.
From assessment to implementation
We establish the relevant role and legal framework, review the product and contractual documentation, and identify the decisions needed before launch or the next procedural step. The engagement can include a written assessment, revised agreements and support in negotiations or proceedings.
Four practical examples
Illustrative scenarios, not reports of client mandates. The appropriate response depends on the facts and applicable law.
Applicant ranking
An employer wants to automate a shortlist. We assess classification, discrimination risks and the human decision process.
Performance dashboard
A system compares employee activity. We review necessity, transparency and participation requirements.
Workplace emotion analysis
A vendor proposes emotion inference from staff interactions. We examine prohibited-practice rules and any narrowly relevant exception before deployment.
Rejected candidate
A candidate challenges an automated decision. We assess records, explanation and the available legal response.
What to send us
Please describe the product or dispute, the countries involved, your role and any deadline. Relevant contracts, technical documentation, correspondence and a short chronology help us identify the next steps. Agree a secure transfer channel before sending sensitive records.
Discuss your next step
We can define the scope of a review, identify urgent measures and agree the work and fees before proceeding. A website enquiry alone does not establish a mandate.
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Legal framework and further reading: GDPR, Regulation (EU) 2016/679. Content reviewed: 12 November 2026.