Algorithmic Transparency and Accountability in Practice
Jef Ausloos, Pierre Dewitte, David Geerts, Peggy Valcke, Bieke Zaman · Lirias · 2018
This position paper aims to contribute to the debate on algorithmic transparency and accountability, relating it to compliance with the so-called right to an explanation in EU data protection law. We propose a research agenda based on legal-empirical data, that will constitute the basis for pinpointing key issues, evidence-based policy guidance and conducting further interdisciplinary research. Based on this research agenda, we are preparing the co-creation of a concrete prototype for making recommendation algorithms for news curation understandable to the average individual. This position paper is the result of a collaboration between two research centres, with expertise in law (CiTiP) and Human-Computer Interaction (Mintlab), enabling a more holistic perspective on a critical societal issue.