Scoring of welfare beneficiaries: the indecency of CAF's algorithm now undeniable
La Quadrature du Net
Ref: SRC-004-FRA-001
Accessed: 3/26/2026
Summary
Technical analysis of the CAF scoring algorithm based on obtained source code. Documents approximately 40 parameters used, including income, employment status, disability benefits, housing situation, and web portal usage. Identifies two historical model versions (2010-2014 with 6 hidden variables, 2014-2018 with 3 hidden variables). Reports simulation results showing systematic targeting of RSA recipients, single parents, and AAH recipients.
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La Quadrature du Net (2023) 'Scoring of welfare beneficiaries: the indecency of CAF's algorithm now undeniable', La Quadrature du Net, 27 November. Available at: https://www.laquadrature.net/en/2023/11/27/scoring-of-welfare-beneficiaries-the-indecency-of-cafs-algorithm-now-undeniable/ (Accessed: 26 March 2026).