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
What It Requires
Harms Addressed
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:
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}
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