Question 1

What is the key criterion for 'meaningful' human intervention according to the Dutch DPA?

Accepted Answer

Meaningful intervention requires that humans can genuinely exercise influence. An employee who only clicks 'approve' without real ability to deviate does not meet this requirement. The DPA emphasizes autonomy and authority.

Question 2

What knowledge must a human reviewer minimally have for meaningful intervention?

Accepted Answer

The DPA states that reviewers must know both the domain (e.g., recruitment) and understand the model's limitations. Without this understanding, reviewers cannot critically challenge the system.

Question 3

What is the difference between Article 22 GDPR and Article 14 AI Act regarding human intervention?

Accepted Answer

Article 22 GDPR contains a prohibition on fully automated decisions with legal effects (unless exceptions apply). Article 14 AI Act requires human oversight for high-risk AI to prevent fundamental rights risks. Both reinforce each other.

Question 4

Why is 'access to context outside the model' crucial for human intervention?

Accepted Answer

AI models work on patterns in data but often miss essential context. A recruiter must know that a CV gap was due to illness, not lack of motivation. This context is crucial for fair decisions.

Question 5

What is the problem with 'automation bias' in human intervention?

Accepted Answer

Automation bias means people tend to trust and accept AI recommendations, especially after a thousand similar screens. This undermines meaningful intervention as critical reflection decreases.

Question 6

What technical support helps keep human intervention meaningful?

Accepted Answer

Technical support should stimulate reflection: explanation of AI reasoning (explainability), flagging edge cases, and alerts for uncertain decisions. This helps reviewers stay critical.

Question 7

In which situation is human intervention NOT meaningful according to the DPA?

Accepted Answer

If a reviewer sees a thousand similar screens per day without time for reflection, meaningful intervention fails. The DPA explicitly warns against 'rubber stamping' - automatically clicking approve.

Question 8

What is the role of 'discretion and authority' in human intervention?

Accepted Answer

Discretion and authority mean the reviewer genuinely may deviate from AI advice without sanctions or pressure. If deviation leads to criticism or investigation, there is no meaningful intervention.

Human Oversight & Meaningful Human Intervention Quiz