Compliance Comparison

SeekOut vs Fetcher

Compare compliance requirements for these Sourcing tools under NYC Local Law 144, Colorado AI Act, and other state regulations.

SeekOutLow Risk

Sourcing

AI-powered talent sourcing platform for finding and engaging passive candidates across the web.

AI Features

  • AI-powered sourcing
  • Diversity filters
  • Talent rediscovery
  • Profile enrichment

Applicable Laws

CCPAState data broker laws

FetcherLow Risk

Sourcing

AI-powered sourcing tool for finding and engaging passive candidates.

AI Features

  • Automated sourcing
  • Candidate matching
  • Outreach automation
  • Diversity sourcing

Applicable Laws

CCPAData broker laws

Compliance Requirements

RequirementSeekOutFetcher
NYC Bias Audit Required
Annual third-party audit under Local Law 144
Likely NoLikely No
Colorado Impact Assessment
Annual assessment for high-risk AI systems
May Not ApplyMay Not Apply
Illinois Consent Required
AIVI/BIPA consent for video/biometric analysis
Check ConfigurationCheck Configuration
Candidate Notifications
Disclosure that AI is being used
RequiredRequired
Data Collected
Types of candidate data processed
  • Public profile data
  • Inferred contact info
  • Skills data
  • Public profile data
  • Contact information
  • Match scores

Key Compliance Considerations

SeekOut

  • Sourcing generally pre-application
  • Diversity filters need careful implementation
  • Data aggregation from public sources has privacy implications

Fetcher

  • Sourcing is generally pre-application
  • Matching algorithms need monitoring
  • Data from public sources has privacy implications

Our Recommendation

Both Tools Require Compliance Attention

Both tools have similar compliance requirements. The key difference is in how you configure and use them, which will determine your specific obligations.

Key steps for either tool:

  • Document how AI influences employment decisions
  • Implement candidate notification workflows
  • Schedule bias audits if using in NYC
  • Complete impact assessments for Colorado compliance

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