SentSubmitted 16 March 2026
Freedom of Information Request - Algorithmic Decision-Making System
๐ณ๐ฑBelastingdienstยทNetherlands
- To
- Belastingdienst
- Subject
- Freedom of Information Request - Algorithmic Decision-Making System
- Legal basis
- Wet open overheid (Woo - Dutch Open Government Act), Article 5.1 and Article 22 GDPR on automated decision-making
- Sent by
- Levan Kvitsinadze
Letter
Dear Sir/Madam,
Pursuant to the Wet open overheid (Woo - Open Government Act), I hereby request the disclosure of information concerning the algorithmic system [SYSTEM_NAME] used by your organisation.
Specifically, I request the following information:
1. A description of the purpose and functioning of the system, including the methods and techniques employed;
2. The data and data sources used as input to the system;
3. The criteria, weights, and thresholds applied in the algorithm;
4. The EU AI Act risk classification and any conducted DPIA (Data Protection Impact Assessment) or IAMA (Impact Assessment Human Rights and Algorithms);
5. Information about human oversight of automated decisions and available avenues for appeal;
6. Any audits, evaluations, or complaint reports relating to this system;
7. The name of the vendor and any contractual documents (excluding confidential commercial information).
I request that you respond within the statutory four-week period as provided under Article 4.4 of the Woo. If an extension is necessary, please notify me in advance. If you are unable to comply fully with this request, please provide adequate justification with reference to the applicable exemptions under the Woo.
Yours faithfully,
[SENDER_NAME]
[ORGANISATION]