Right to object to automated processing

Individuals have the right to object to any decisions that are made by purely automated means, for example if a computer programme was used to assess someone's eligibility for a course and rejects an individual without any human intervention taking place. The right is for a human to assess that decision independently. 

This right is applicable if:

• the automated processing results in a decision with a legal or similarly significant effect on the individual

This right does not apply if the decisions resulting from the automated processing:

• are necessary for entering into or the performance of a contract between the individual and the University
• are authorised by UK or EU law
• are based on the individual’s explicit consent

Automated processing is more common within credit scoring industries and not currently does not affect practices at the University, however, with the increased use of AI this might change.