Government Algorithm Register: requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
Algoritmeregister van de Nederlandse overheid (Government Algorithm Register)
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In brief
Government Algorithm Register is a non-binding policy of the Netherlands, issued by the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations. Its current status is in force. Public bodies in the Netherlands; no duty on private organisations. Every record here links to its official source and states its verification status.
- Jurisdiction
- Netherlands
- Instrument type
- Policy
- Status
- In force
- Legal force
- Non-binding (guidance, strategy or standard)
- Issuing body
- Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations
- Adopted
- 21 December 2022
- Official source
- The Algorithm Register of the Dutch government
- Verification
- Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026
What is Government Algorithm Register?
A public register in which Dutch government organisations describe the algorithms they use that affect citizens: purpose, legal basis, data, human oversight, risks and contact points. Launched in December 2022 and extended since, it aims to make automated decision-making by government transparent and contestable. Ministries were asked to publish all impactful and high-risk algorithms.
Status note: Publication is a government policy commitment for public bodies; a statutory duty is planned in connection with AI Act implementation but not confirmed from an official source.
Who does it apply to?
Public bodies in the Netherlands; no duty on private organisations.
- AI use cases
- AI in public services
- AI system types
- Automated decision-making system
When do the requirements apply?
Register launched 21 December 2022; coverage expanded through 2024–2025.
Official sources
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The Algorithm Register of the Dutch government
Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations · Tier 1 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “Government Algorithm Register” [AIPT-POL-0141, record version 1, verified 26 September 2026 by Bhaskar Bhatt]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0141 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
Permanent id AIPT-POL-0141: it never changes or gets reused, and its address keeps working if this page moves.
Cite the official text alongside it: The Algorithm Register of the Dutch government, Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, https://algoritmes.overheid.nl/en.
BibTeX
@misc{aipolicytracker2026_governmentalgorithmregis,
author = {{AIPolicyTracker}},
title = {{Government Algorithm Register}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/netherlands-government-algorithm-register}},
url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/netherlands-government-algorithm-register},
urldate = {2026-10-27},
note = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 27 October 2026}
}
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Record history
No change to this record's tracked fields has been recorded since 15 October 2026, when field-level history began.
Record version 1: Added in the September 2026 global coverage expansion from the official source listed; reviewer to confirm dates, status and scope against the source text. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
Is Government Algorithm Register in force?
Yes. Government Algorithm Register is in force.
Is Government Algorithm Register legally binding?
No. Government Algorithm Register is a policy; it sets expectations rather than legal requirements, unless another instrument gives it force.
Who does Government Algorithm Register apply to?
Public bodies in the Netherlands; no duty on private organisations.
Where is the official text of Government Algorithm Register?
The official text is published by Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations at https://algoritmes.overheid.nl/en (The Algorithm Register of the Dutch government). This record links to it and is checked against it.
Disclaimer: informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult a qualified lawyer before acting.