Short answer: AEDT vendors and employers usually contribute different evidence to an LL144 program. The vendor may supply system documentation, version information and audit-support data; the employer or employment agency must determine how the tool is actually used, whether the deployment is covered, and whether its own audit, publication and notice obligations are satisfied.
LL144's core use restriction applies to employers and employment agencies. Vendors can provide historical data, technical documentation, configuration evidence and publication support, but an independent audit must remain independent and the employer/agency must ensure the statutory conditions for use are satisfied.
How should work be divided between the AEDT vendor and employer?
| Task | Employer / agency | Vendor | Independent auditor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Describe workflow | Primary | Support | Verify scope evidence |
| Provide product/version information | Confirm deployed configuration | Primary technical source | Review |
| Provide audit data | May provide employer historical data | May provide pooled/vendor historical data where appropriate | Validate basis |
| Perform bias audit | Must ensure it occurs | Cannot compromise independence | Primary |
| Publish results | Responsible for availability under rule | May host/support | Produces reliable publication output |
Frequently asked questions
Payment mechanics should be reviewed for independence. The rule focuses on objective/impartial judgment and specific disqualifying relationships/interests.
The rule permits historical data from one or more employers or agencies under specified conditions; applicability to a particular employer still requires review of tool, workflow and data basis.
No. Data provenance and comparability should be documented before combining data sources.
What should be resolved before relying on a vendor audit?
Use this page for general information only. For a specific workflow, review the LL144 scope framework or request an independent bias-audit scope review.
What should HR technology vendors prepare for customers?
If you provide recruiting or assessment software to employers, see our dedicated guide to vendor-commissioned audits, historical/test data and multi-customer deployment questions.