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California ADMT Compliance Checklist: Everything You Need by Jan 1, 2027

July 5, 202610 min read

Your Complete ADMT Compliance Checklist

Use this checklist to ensure your organization meets every requirement before the January 1, 2027 deadline.

✅ Phase 1: Discovery & Inventory (Months 1-2)

Identify all AI/ML systems used for significant decisions
Document each system's vendor, purpose, and category (hiring, credit, insurance, etc.)
Classify each system's decision type (screening, scoring, ranking, approval)
Determine the human oversight level for each system
Flag systems that make or substantially facilitate "significant decisions"
Map data flows — what personal information enters each system

✅ Phase 2: Risk Assessment (Months 2-3)

Conduct privacy impact assessments for each AI system
Evaluate potential for discriminatory outcomes or bias
Document data retention policies and security measures
Assess the adequacy of human oversight mechanisms
Identify gaps between current practices and regulatory requirements
Assign risk scores (low, medium, high) to each system

✅ Phase 3: Notice & Disclosure (Months 3-4)

Draft pre-use notices for each AI system
Include required disclosures: what data is used, how decisions are made, how to opt out
Ensure notices are "clear and conspicuous" — plain language, not buried in fine print
Deploy notices at the point of data collection (before the AI is used)
Version-control your notices and maintain publication records

✅ Phase 4: Consumer Rights Infrastructure (Months 4-5)

Build or deploy a consumer opt-out request mechanism
Establish an alternative human-reviewed decision process
Set up internal workflows for processing opt-out requests within required timeframes
Create confirmation and acknowledgment email templates
Train staff on handling opt-out requests and human-review procedures

✅ Phase 5: Documentation & Audit (Month 5-6)

Document decision logic for each AI system in plain language
Implement an append-only audit trail for all compliance actions
Set up export capabilities for regulatory reporting (CSV, PDF)
Establish a review cadence (quarterly reassessment of risk levels)
Designate a compliance owner or team within your organization

✅ Phase 6: Launch & Ongoing (Month 6+)

Deploy all notices and opt-out mechanisms before January 1, 2027
Monitor for new AI systems added to your organization's toolkit
Track regulatory updates from the CPPA
Maintain documentation as systems change or are updated
Respond to consumer inquiries and opt-out requests promptly

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