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California · Effective October 1, 2025

California FEHA Automated-Decision-System Compliance

California FEHA rules for automated-decision systems require four-year recordkeeping, anti-bias testing evidence, and applicant notice. Absent records do not just fail an audit, they become evidence against you.

See Your Compliance GapsAbsent ADS records are usable as evidence against you under FEHA.
CA FEHA ADSIL HB 3773NYC Local Law 144CO 2027

What California requires

California FEHA — Automated-Decision Systems. These are the obligations FairTrail tracks for tools in your hiring stack that touch California.

Rule pack 2025.10.01 · effective 2025-10-01
  • RecordkeepingEvidence required

    Retain ADS data, selection criteria, and records for four years

    Cal. Code Regs. tit. 2 § 11009(e)
  • Bias testingEvidence required

    Maintain anti-bias testing evidence for the automated-decision system

    Cal. Code Regs. tit. 2 § 11008(a)
  • Candidate noticeAttestation allowed

    Provide applicants notice that an automated-decision system is used

    Cal. Gov. Code § 12940; Cal. Code Regs. tit. 2 § 11008

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Not legal advice. FairTrail provides compliance records and workflow tooling and summarizes statutory obligations for general information only. It is not a substitute for advice from qualified counsel. Consult your attorney about your specific obligations under California FEHA — Automated-Decision Systems.