Netherlands: Data Protection Authority closes consultation on tools for meaningful human intervention in algorithmic decision-making

On 6 April 2025, the Dutch Data Protection Authority closes a public consultation on tools for meaningful human intervention in algorithmic decision-making. The outline focuses on meaningful human intervention in automated decision-making, distinguishing between substantive and symbolic human oversight under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Law Enforcement Directive (LED). The document is structured into four chapters covering human factors, technology and design, process, and governance, providing a framework for organisations implementing meaningful human intervention in automated decision-making. It refers to European Data Protection Board guidance, academic research, court rulings, and data protection authority findings, emphasising that meaningful intervention prevents decisions from being classified as solely automated under Article 22(1) of the GDPR. Additionally, it makes reference to the European Union's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, which stipulates the necessity for human oversight of high-risk AI systems. The consultation process is open to contributions from data protection officers, controllers, and other relevant stakeholders.