Please note: The algorithm descriptions in English have been automatically translated. Errors may have been introduced in this process. For the original descriptions, go to the Dutch version of the Algorithm Register.
Telecom providers
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- Other algorithms
- Impact assessment
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- Status
- In use
General information
Theme
Begin date
Contact information
Responsible use
Goal and impact
The purpose of the algorithm is to enable information-driven and risk-oriented supervision. The algorithm efficiently links the ACM list to the RDI relationship file automatically. With this algorithm, inspectors' time can be used more effectively.
Considerations
The aim is to make the work process more efficient by automating the manual linking of two lists with an algorithm. This allows inspectors to use their expertise in other parts of the work process.
Human intervention
The algorithm does not affect decision-making within the process.
Risk management
The only risk is technical in nature. Incompleteness or errors in the internal relationship file can lead to incorrect links between organisations. As a result, the algorithm may link parties that are not the same in practice. Employees mitigate this risk by correcting any errors in the relationship file during monitoring. In addition, periodic analysis of the algorithm provides insight into the accuracy of the results.
Legal basis
The Telecommunications Act is a Dutch law that regulates communication networks and services such as the internet, telephony and broadcasting. Among other things, it regulates user protection, providers' duty of care for safety and security, and obligations for network operators.
Links to legal bases
Elaboration on impact assessments
The algorithm is not classified as impactful. On this basis, no specific impact tests were conducted for this algorithm.
Operations
Data
Periodically, the RDI receives from the ACM a list of the telecom providers currently registered with them. Information items such as the Chamber of Commerce and establishment number are supplied for each telecom provider. More information on the cooperation can be found in the cooperation agreement that is also shared in this publication. Only telecom providers classified as provider of a public electronic communications service and/or as provider of a public electronic communications network are used for processing by the algorithm.
Links to data sources
- Register of telecom providers and postal carriers: https://www.acm.nl/nl/telecom/telefonie-internet-tv-aanbieden/register-van-telecomaanbieders-en-postvervoerders
- Official Gazette: https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/stcrt-2025-4920.html
Technical design
Linking between the ACM list and the RDI's internal relationship file is done with a decision tree based on prioritised business rules. These rules search for a match between organisations in both datasets based on one or more data points.
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