European Restructuring Monitor (ERM)
Eurofound's ERM database on restructuring-related legal regulations provides information on regulations in the Member States of the European Union and Norway which are explicitly or implicitly linked to anticipating and managing change.
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The Dutch government has launched an algorithm register for all government agencies to enter information about their algorithms in one place. The register is accessible to everyone, and is meant to supply transparency about whether or not government algorithms stick to the rules.
The Dutch Digitalisation strategy highlights the importance of safeguarding constitutional rights and public values in cases where automated decision-making (ADM) is applied. The introduction of the Algorithm Register signifies a commitment to transparency and accountability in the governments' use of algorithms.
The government wants the use of algorithms to be responsible. The idea is that people should be able to trust that algorithms adhere to the values and norms of society and that there should be an explanation of how algorithms work. The government aims to achieve this by inspecting how algorithms function and any potential discrimination and arbitrariness in their use. Again, the idea is that when the government is transparent about algorithms and their application, citizens, organisations, and the media can critically monitor and ensure that this complies with the law and regulations.
The Algorithm register in the Netherlands is not yet complete. More and more government organisations are publishing their algorithms in the algorithm register. The goal is to have all government organisations connected to relevant algorithms. More information on which organisations these are and which algorithms they publish can be found in the algorithm register guide. Currently, governmental institutions are encouraged, but not obliged to add algorithms they have used in the registry. Ultimately, registration of impactful algorithms will become legally mandatory. The Dutch government is still working on a legal framework for algorithms. By 2025, the Dutch register will become mandatory once the preparatory work around the EU's AI act is finalised.
The following processes, among others, currently contribute to responsible algorithm use:
The first version of the Algorithm Register was launched in December 2022. This forms the basis for further development. The government develops the register openly, together with experts, (potential) users and stakeholders. The Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations is also continuing to develop the Algorithm Register website.
Back in 2018, an evaluation by the Dutch Council of State underscored the increasing significance of Algorithmic decision making (ADM), while also highlighting potential risks where citizens cannot verify the rules that are being employed. Citizens are at risk of being profiled and confronted with decisions based on information of which the source is unknown. Citizen’s ought to have confidence that algorithms adhere to public values, legal requirements and standards, as well as being able to comprehend the rationale behind their outcomes.
As per 1 January 2023 a new regulator for algorithms has been introduced in the Netherlands, it has been housed within the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, Dutch DPA).
On 31 August 2023, the Dutch Data protection Authority (AP) published a report on Algorithm Risks in the Netherlands, concerning systems and apps that use algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI), and the risks posed to individuals, groups and society. Furthermore, it demonstrated:
The report further recommended the necessity of committing to improve algorithm risk management such as through an algorithm impact assessment, highlighting the need for:
Eurofound (2023), Netherlands: Algorithmic management, Restructuring legislation database, Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/legislationdb/algorithmic-management/netherlands
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