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Platform Work Directive

Adopted, applies laterPlatform Work Directive

Summary

It regulates algorithmic management on digital labor platforms: transparency about automated systems, human oversight and review of decisions, limits on data processing and consultation with representatives. It protects both employees and self-employed platform workers.

Who it applies to

Digital labor platforms operating in the EU.

Penalties

Set by each Member State when transposing.

Official name
Directiva (UE) 2024/2831 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo, de 23 de octubre de 2024, relativa a la mejora de las condiciones laborales en el trabajo en plataformas
Official reference
Directiva (UE) 2024/2831, DO L de 11.11.2024; transposición hasta el 2.12.2026
Regulator
National labor authorities (Labor Inspectorate in Spain)
Official source
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Key dates

Obligations and dates

Obligations table
ObligationArticle or citationStatusDateWho it applies toVerification
Disclose automated monitoring and decision systemsDirectiva (UE) 2024/2831, arts. 9 y 13-14Adopted, applies laterDecember 2, 2026Digital delivery, mobility or gig platforms that organize work with algorithms.Verified in the official source on November 4, 2026
Human oversight and review of algorithmic decisionsDirectiva (UE) 2024/2831, arts. 10-11Adopted, applies laterDecember 2, 2026Digital delivery, mobility or gig platforms that organize work with algorithms.Verified in the official source on November 4, 2026
Data processing limits and impact assessmentDirectiva (UE) 2024/2831, arts. 7-8Adopted, applies laterDecember 2, 2026Digital delivery, mobility or gig platforms that organize work with algorithms.Verified in the official source on November 4, 2026

Disclose automated monitoring and decision systems

Directiva (UE) 2024/2831, arts. 9 y 13-14Adopted, applies later

Applies from December 2, 2026

When it relates
Digital delivery, mobility or gig platforms that organize work with algorithms.
What the rule provides
  • Inform workers, representatives and, on request, authorities in writing about systems that monitor or make decisions and their main criteria.
  • Inform and consult representatives before introducing or substantially changing those systems.
Typical evidence
  • Dated information document delivered.
  • Consultation minutes.
Supporting documents
Verification
Verified in the official source on November 4, 2026Checked in the Official Journal (CELEX 32024L2831): Article 9(1) (inform workers, representatives and, on request, authorities), Article 13 (information and consultation) and Article 14 (direct information where there are no representatives). Transposition deadline checked in Article 29(1) ("by 2 December 2026"). No Spanish transposing law is on record (not checked in the BOE); the obligations become enforceable once national law is passed.

Human oversight and review of algorithmic decisions

Directiva (UE) 2024/2831, arts. 10-11Adopted, applies later

Applies from December 2, 2026

When it relates
Digital delivery, mobility or gig platforms that organize work with algorithms.
What the rule provides
  • At least every two years, have competent staff evaluate the impact of automated decisions.
  • Any decision to restrict, suspend or close a person's account must be taken by a human.
  • Explain significant decisions in writing and allow review requests with a timely answer.
Typical evidence
  • Periodic oversight report.
  • Log of review requests and answers.
Verification
Verified in the official source on November 4, 2026Checked in the Official Journal (CELEX 32024L2831): Article 10(1) (evaluation at least every two years), Article 10(5) (account restrictions, suspensions or terminations are decided by a human being) and Article 11 (human review and written reasons). Transposition deadline checked in Article 29(1) ("by 2 December 2026"). No Spanish transposing law is on record (not checked in the BOE); the obligations become enforceable once national law is passed.

Data processing limits and impact assessment

Directiva (UE) 2024/2831, arts. 7-8Adopted, applies later

Applies from December 2, 2026

When it relates
Digital delivery, mobility or gig platforms that organize work with algorithms.
What the rule provides
  • Do not process data on emotional or psychological state, private conversations, or data outside working time.
  • Carry out a data protection impact assessment and share it with representatives.
Typical evidence
  • DPIA of algorithmic management.
Verification
Verified in the official source on November 4, 2026Checked in the Official Journal (CELEX 32024L2831): Article 7(1) (emotional or psychological state, private conversations and data outside platform work) and Article 8 (impact assessment provided to representatives). Transposition deadline checked in Article 29(1) ("by 2 December 2026"). No Spanish transposing law is on record (not checked in the BOE); the obligations become enforceable once national law is passed.

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