word
Proxy Discrimination
PROK-see dis-krim-ih-NAY-shun
/ˈprɒksiː dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
proxydiscrimination
Dictionary meaning
Discrimination that occurs when a model uses a seemingly neutral variable that is strongly correlated with a protected attribute
Examples
- Using zip code as a credit risk factor can lead to proxy discrimination against minority communities.
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