Coordination of algorithmic and AI supervision
Since 2023, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has been the coordinating market surveillance authority for algorithms and AI that involve risks to fundamental values and rights.
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To that end, a separate organisational unit has been set up within the AP, the Department for the Coordination of Algorithmic Oversight (DCA). The DCA contributes to better control of algorithms and AI in the Netherlands by providing high-level risk analysis, strengthening collaboration between market surveillance authorities, and helping develop new (legal) frameworks.
2025 work plan for the oversight of AI and algorithms
Being the coordinating market surveillance authority for algorithms and AI, the AP will focus on transparency, standardisation, auditing, governance, non-discrimination and AI literacy.
AI & Algorithmic Risks Report Netherlands
Every six months, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) publishes its Report AI & Algorithms Netherlands (RAN) to provide insight into recent developments, current risks, and the associated challenges.
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- Download edition 5 (July 2025) - AP: Recognising emotions using AI is “questionable and risky”
- Download edition 4 (February 2025) - AP: AI chatbot apps for friendship and mental health lack nuance and can be harmful
- Download edition 3 (summer 2024) - AI Risk Report Summer 2024: turbulent rise of AI calls for vigilance by everyone
- Download edition 2 (winter 2023-2024) - AI and algorithm risks on the rise amidst increased use: master plan necessary to prepare the Netherlands for a future with AI
- Download edition 1 (spring 2023) - First Algorithmic Risks Report Netherlands calls for additional action to control algorithmic and AI risks
