Automated Decision Query (Article 22) Service
Ask for clarity and a human review where an automated process may have influenced the outcome of your job application. EquHire prepares the correspondence on your behalf, based on the information you provide, and shares the final wording with you for approval before anything is sent.
- Request clarity where automation or scoring may have influenced a recruitment outcome.
- Ask for a human review and a meaningful explanation of decision factors, in plain professional language.
- Use proportionate wording designed to support transparency and accountability.
- Maintain a clean correspondence trail for your own records.
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Who This Service Is For
The Automated Decision Query Service is designed for candidates who want to seek clarity where an automated or algorithmic process may have influenced a recruitment outcome.
- You received a rejection, screening, or shortlisting outcome that appears automated or generic.
- You suspect that scoring, filtering, or profiling systems may have influenced the decision.
- You want to request a human review and an explanation of decision factors, in a measured and professional way.
- You want to create a clear written record without escalating to a formal complaint or legal process.
Not suitable for: tribunal proceedings, legal representation, or advice on legal rights or remedies. This service provides information-based correspondence support only, within clearly defined boundaries.
What the Service Includes
The Automated Decision Query Service provides structured, information-based support to help you request clarity and a human review where an automated or algorithmic process may have influenced a recruitment outcome.
1. Article 22 Context & Framing
Clear, plain-English context explaining how automated decision-making may arise in recruitment and how a proportionate query can be framed without making legal arguments.
2. Prepared Correspondence
A professionally prepared query based on the information you provide, requesting a human review and explanation of decision factors, shared with you for approval before use.
3. Response Recording & Review Checklist
A structured checklist to help you log replies, compare explanations, and understand what has (and has not) been clarified in writing.
4. Proportionate Follow-Up Guidance
Information on how to respond if your query is ignored or receives a generic reply, including when it may be appropriate to consider a separate data rights request.
This service is delivered on a one-off basis for personal use. It does not include legal advice, merits assessment, representation, or submissions to the ICO, ACAS, or any tribunal.
How the Service Works
The Automated Decision Query Service is delivered as a structured, information-based service. EquHire prepares the correspondence using the details you provide and operates within clear professional boundaries.
Provide Your Details
You supply basic information about the role, the organisation, and the outcome you received. This information is used solely to prepare proportionate, factual correspondence.
Correspondence Preparation
EquHire prepares a clear request for clarification and human review, framed in line with UK GDPR Article 22 principles, without making legal arguments or assessing merits.
Approval & Use
You review and approve the final wording. The correspondence can then be sent by you, or by EquHire on your behalf where you explicitly instruct this.
What’s Included & What’s Not
The Automated Decision Challenge is delivered as a structured information service. This section sets out clearly what EquHire provides — and the boundaries we do not cross.
Included
- Explanation of UK GDPR Article 22 and your right to a meaningful human review.
- Preparation of a clear, proportionate request for clarification and human involvement.
- Structured wording framed for fairness, transparency, and compliance.
- Guidance on how to interpret responses received from employers or platforms.
- Information on when escalation to the ICO may be appropriate.
Not Included
- Legal advice, legal opinions, or case-specific assessment.
- Representation in disputes, complaints, or tribunal proceedings.
- Strategic argumentation or drafting of legal claims.
- Guaranteed outcomes or enforcement of employer responses.
Important: EquHire provides legal information services only and is not regulated by the SRA or FCA. If you require formal legal advice or representation, consult a qualified solicitor or regulated adviser.
Benefits & Outcomes
The Automated Decision Query Service helps you seek clarity in a professional, proportionate way where an automated process may have influenced a recruitment outcome. It supports transparency without turning the matter into a dispute.
Clearer Explanations
Improves the likelihood of receiving a meaningful explanation of the factors that influenced the outcome.
Human Involvement
Supports a request for human review where automation may have played a role, using careful, non-confrontational wording.
Better Records
Creates a clean written trail of what was asked and what was (or was not) clarified, for your own records.
Professional Tone
Keeps the correspondence measured and credible, reducing the risk of being dismissed as hostile or unfocused.
Foundation for Next Steps
Helps you understand whether a separate data rights request may be appropriate if transparency remains limited.
Pricing & Service Terms
This service enables you to independently request a lawful human review of automated recruitment decisions, assert your rights under UK GDPR Article 22, and pursue transparency without legal representation.
Refunds: Services are delivered immediately and are non-refundable once access is granted, except as required by law. See our Refund Policy.
Licence: Your purchase grants a single-user, non-transferable licence for personal use only. Redistribution or resale is not permitted. See Licence Terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about using the Automated Decision Challenge service and exercising your rights under Article 22 of UK GDPR.
What does Article 22 of UK GDPR mean?
Article 22 gives you the right not to be subject to decisions made solely by automated means — including profiling — that significantly affect you, such as recruitment decisions made without meaningful human involvement.
How do I know if an automated decision was involved?
Indicators include generic rejection wording, identical responses across multiple applications, or lack of any human explanation. This service helps you request confirmation and clarification lawfully and professionally.
Can I request a human review?
Yes. Article 22 allows you to request meaningful human involvement and an explanation of how the decision was reached. This service guides you through making that request correctly.
What if the organisation does not respond?
The service explains how to follow up and, where appropriate, escalate the issue to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Will this overturn a rejection?
The aim is transparency and accountability, not guaranteed reversal. However, it can reveal unfair or unlawful processing and support further action such as a DSAR or ACAS escalation.
Does EquHire contact the employer for me?
No. EquHire enables you to act independently by providing structured procedural guidance. We do not send correspondence, intervene, or provide legal advice.
What if the explanation I receive is vague or incomplete?
You can request clarification and maintain a clear record of responses. If transparency is still denied, the DSAR service may be appropriate as a next step.
Compliance & Boundaries
EquHire delivers structured, information-based services within clear professional boundaries. The Feedback Request Service is designed to support lawful, proportionate communication — not legal advice or representation.
- EquHire provides legal information and administrative assistance, not legal advice.
- We do not assess legal merits, recommend legal action, or provide opinions on rights or outcomes.
- All correspondence is prepared using client-supplied information and approved by the client before use.
- EquHire does not submit forms or act within ACAS, ICO, or tribunal procedures.
- We do not provide representation, advocacy, or negotiation of any kind.
- EquHire is operated by Konve People, part of Konve Ltd, registered in England and Wales.
- EquHire is not regulated by the SRA or FCA and does not provide reserved legal services.
- If you require legal advice, you must consult a qualified, regulated legal professional.