AI in HR Systems Raises New Privacy and Compliance Risks for Employers

Written By Kevin McKernan

The increasing visibility of AI in HR Systems - underscored by a recent high-profile launch of a unified AI agents' platform for performance management - highlights the growing legal and operational challenges tied to the use of AI in HR. 


What it Covers 

  • HR AI is a privacy issue, not just a technology issue 

  • Human oversight is becoming a baseline expectation 

  • Vendor risk remains a major exposure point 

  • Documentation matters 

  • Legal, HR, privacy, and IT teams must align earlier 


If your organization is using, or planning to use, AI in HR, now is the time to examine how employee and candidate data is collected, analyzed, shared, and acted upon. Privacy teams should ensure that AI use cases are supported by clear data governance, meaningful oversight, and documented accountability across both internal systems and external vendors.

This document is designed for general information only. The information presented in this document should not be construed to be formal legal or tax advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client.

For further information please contact me at www.kmckernanlaw.com kevin@kmckernan.com or 718-317-5007.

Kevin McKernan
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