IA Ciudadana or why we need public registration of algorithms
t’s no secret: algorithms shape what we see, who we date, how we’re hired, and even whether we qualify for public services. But what feels like seamless automation is often opaque, unregulated, and dangerously unaccountable. That’s where IA Ciudadana steps in.
This powerful coalition—made up of organizations like Oxfam Intermón, Algorace, Lafede.cat, Algorights, Iridia, and DigitalFems (yes, we’re proudly part of it!)—is calling for something very basic: transparency, public accountability, and human rights at the heart of digital governance.
In our latest Policy Brief—“Algorithm Registers for Real Transparency”—we outline why national algorithm registers are urgently needed to:
Expose how algorithms are used in public decision-making, from healthcare and education to policing and migration control.
Safeguard against bias and abuse, particularly in automated systems that affect the most vulnerable.
Ensure democratic oversight, by making sure civil society can access, question, and shape how these systems work.
We’re not just asking for more data—we’re asking for better governance. That means:
A central public register that includes all algorithms used by public bodies, including rule-based systems—not just “high-risk” AI.
Clear, accessible formats that allow citizens, journalists, researchers, and watchdogs to understand what’s at stake.
Independent oversight and meaningful participation from civil society at every step.
Algorithmic opacity is not just a technical issue—it’s a democratic one.
👉 Read the full brief, explore the recommendations, and join the movement at iaciudadana.org.
Let’s make algorithmic transparency a public right—not a privilege.
