Gerald Hopster
Senior Supervisor for oversight and technology, Department for the Coördination of Algorithmic oversight - Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
Gerald Hopster serves as the senior supervisor for oversight and technology at the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, specifically within the Department for the Coordination of Algorithmic Oversight. He co-founded this department in 2023, aiming to monitor the risks associated with algorithms and AI systems concerning public values and fundamental rights.
The DCA actively monitors, analyzes, and reports on the risks associated with AI and algorithms in the Netherlands. It publicises the biannual AI & Algorithmic Risks Report Netherlands in both Dutch and English. The department not only enhances collaboration among national supervisors but also offers guidance on both existing and emerging legislation. Situated within the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, which also acts as the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA), the DCA plays a crucial role in protecting public values and fundamental rights.
A criminologist and researcher with a specialized focus on technology, Gerald previously held the position of team lead for the technology and telecommunications team at the Dutch DPA before assuming his current role at the DCA.
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