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Netherlands Algorithmic Framework

Algorithmic Risk Assessment Framework

Netherlands' algorithmic risk assessment framework specifically addressing mental health chatbots in risk reports and requiring Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment (FRIA).

Jurisdiction

Netherlands

NL

Enacted

Jan 1, 2024

Effective

Jan 1, 2024

Enforcement

Dutch Data Protection Authority (guidance)

Mental health chatbots specifically addressed in risk reports

Who Must Comply

This law applies to:

  • Dutch government entities using algorithms
  • Public sector AI systems
  • Mental health chatbots serving Dutch users (guidance)

Capability triggers:

governmentContracts (increases)
mentalHealthSupport (required)
Required Increases applicability

Who bears obligations:

This regulation places direct obligations on deployers (organizations using AI systems).

Safety Provisions

  • Mental health chatbots explicitly addressed in risk assessment guidance
  • Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment (FRIA) required
  • Algorithmic transparency requirements
  • Human oversight principles
  • Public sector algorithmic accountability

Enforcement

Enforced by

Dutch Data Protection Authority (guidance)

Penalties

Administrative measures for public sector

Quick Facts

Binding
No
Mental Health Focus
Yes
Child Safety Focus
No
Algorithmic Scope
Yes

Why It Matters

Netherlands is the ONLY jurisdiction explicitly addressing mental health chatbots in algorithmic risk frameworks. FRIA requirements create accountability standards for AI mental health services in Dutch public sector and serve as best practice guidance for private sector.

Recent Developments

2024 framework specifically addresses mental health chatbot risks

Cite This

APA

Netherlands. (2024). Algorithmic Risk Assessment Framework. Retrieved from https://nope.net/regs/nl-algorithmic-risk-framework

BibTeX

@misc{nl_algorithmic_risk_framework,
  title = {Algorithmic Risk Assessment Framework},
  author = {Netherlands},
  year = {2024},
  url = {https://nope.net/regs/nl-algorithmic-risk-framework}
}