The Dutch DPA reviews a draft Platform Work Act on automated monitoring of platform workers
On 8 September 2026, the Dutch DPA reviewed the concept for the Wet platformwerk, a draft Platform Work Act. This concept legislation aims to protect platform workers from automated monitoring and decision making, introducing stricter privacy rules and mandatory transparency. The Dutch DPA provided feedback, noting areas requiring adjustment or further explanation.
The draft Wet platformwerk outlines specific protections for platform workers, including mandatory human oversight of decisions and enhanced transparency requirements for automated systems. It also establishes obligations for data portability, allowing workers to transfer their data, and mandates consultation when working conditions change. The Dutch DPA (Dutch DPA) is granted enforcement powers under this proposed legislation.
The increasing reliance on automated systems in the gig economy consistently raises questions about worker protection and data privacy, as evidenced by the draft Wet platformwerk.
Original title: Toets concept voor Wet platformwerk
Toets concept voor Wet platformwerk by Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
- Who this binds
- The proposed Wet platformwerk, once enacted, will legally bind platform operators in the Netherlands, requiring them to adhere to its provisions regarding worker protection and data handling.
- What changed
- The Dutch DPA provided feedback on the concept for the Wet platformwerk on 8 September 2026, requesting adjustments and further explanations to the draft legislation.
- What to watch
- Organisations operating platform work models in the Netherlands should monitor the development and finalisation of the Wet platformwerk, as it will introduce new compliance obligations.
- What this does not mean
- This review does not mean the Wet platformwerk is currently in force or that its provisions apply to platform work outside the Netherlands.
Not settled: The final text of the Wet platformwerk is subject to change based on the feedback provided by the Dutch DPA and further legislative processes.
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The Dutch DPA reviewed the concept for the Wet platformwerk on 8 September 2026, providing feedback on proposed protections for platform workers regarding automated monitoring, data portability, and consultation on working conditions.