Can Algorithm Bias Result In Employment Discrimination?

A modern, technologically driven society generates large amounts of information about members of that society. Think, for example, of the information regarding statuses and activities that banks, credit card providers, medical aid schemes, cell phone networks and employers have in their possession. Think further of the information that Google, Facebook, Uber and Amazon have in their possession.

Most, if not all, of this information is digitally stored and can potentially be easily "mined" to derive information that other parties may find useful – for example, a credit provider, insurer or employer. While this new digital age of technology promotes efficiency and heightened productivity, it is not without risk.