The Dutch data protection authority, Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, commenced its supervision over algorithms that process personal data. To facilitate its new work, the AP will launch a Coordination Algorithms Directorate to address "these coordinating, cross-sectoral activities." AP Chair Aleid Wolfsen said the supervision "strengthens legal protection and gives people confidence" as the growth of AI threatens "losing sight of people and the human dimension." The AP also stressed existing supervision of algorithms in other sectors will remain intact.
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