Return to Glossary
California CCPA RegulationPrivacyAutomated DecisionsRisk

Significant Decision

Plain-language explanation

A decision with important consequences for a person in areas the California regulations specify, such as financial services, housing, education, employment, or healthcare.

Why It Matters

Using ADMT to make a significant decision is one of the activities that can trigger California risk-assessment and ADMT requirements.

The regulatory definition controls when applying the California requirements. AuditDIFF uses the term in that California context unless another source is identified.