AI From An Employment Law Perspective

• Published date: 15 March 2024
• Subject Matter: Employment and HR, Privacy, Technology, Employee Rights/ Labour Relations, Data Protection, New Technology
• Law Firm: Plesner
• Author: Lise H'y Falsner

The use of AI systems and chatbots by employees and employers is gaining more and more foothold at workplaces. It is relevant for the employer to be aware of the regulation applicable to employees' use of AI systems and chatbots and to ensure that the employer's own use of AI systems takes place within the applicable regulation in terms of employment and personal data law.

Use of AI Systems by Employees

AI systems and chatbots are useful tools for employees. AI systems and chatbots can, for instance, generate ideas, assist as search and translation tools and produce drafts of documents and emails, etc.

However, there are also risks involved with employees' use of AI systems. An employee may, for instance, provide the AI system or chatbot with information entailing an unintended disclosure of trade secrets, personal data, or other confidential information.

Realizing that...