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Algorithmic Bias in French Welfare System Allegedly Discriminates Against Marginalized Groups

2024-10-15

A coalition of 15 human rights groups has launched legal action against the French government alleging that an algorithm used to detect welfare fraud discriminates against single mothers and disabled people. The algorithm assigns risk scores based on personal data. The process allegedly subjects vulnerable recipients to invasive investigations, violates privacy and anti-discrimination laws, and disproportionately affects marginalized groups.

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Caisse Nationale des Allocations Familiales (CNAF)

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Incident 822
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Algorithmic Bias in French Welfare System Allegedly Discriminates Against Marginalized Groups

Government of France

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Incident 822
2 Reports
Algorithmic Bias in French Welfare System Allegedly Discriminates Against Marginalized Groups

Disabled people in France

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Incident 822
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Algorithmic Bias in French Welfare System Allegedly Discriminates Against Marginalized Groups

Single mothers in France

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Incident 822
2 Reports
Algorithmic Bias in French Welfare System Allegedly Discriminates Against Marginalized Groups

French general public

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Incident 822
2 Reports
Algorithmic Bias in French Welfare System Allegedly Discriminates Against Marginalized Groups