6 RCNY §5-300 defines historical data as data collected during employer or employment-agency use of an AEDT, and test data as data used for a bias audit that is not historical data. The rules permit test data in specified circumstances and require the public summary to explain the data basis.
Comparison
| Data basis | Meaning | Audit concern |
|---|---|---|
| Historical data | Collected during actual AEDT use to assess candidates/employees. | Confirm provenance, population, period and applicability. |
| Test data | Bias-audit data that is not historical data. | Document why it is used and whether it adequately represents the tool/output being audited. |
Transparency matters
The public Summary of Results must state the source and explanation of the data used. Internally, the audit record should preserve enough provenance to reproduce and review the calculation set.
Frequently asked questions
Not automatically. The key questions are whether its use fits the rule and whether the data is suitable for the actual AEDT/output being audited.
The rules contemplate historical data from multiple employers or agencies in specified circumstances. The data basis and relevance still need to be documented.
No. The public rule requires specified summary information and a source/explanation of data; it does not require publishing candidate-level raw records.
Next step
Use this page for general information only. For a specific workflow, review the LL144 scope framework or request an independent bias-audit scope review.