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The world is changing at a fast pace. The Netherlands is going digital and that offers huge opportunities to do things in a smarter way. We as the national and decentral government, wish to grasp those opportunities.

Smarter – more accessible – more personal

Important topics

Base registers and system standards

10 separate base registers. Standards guarantee a coherent system.

Democracy

Digital innovations. Online and offline intertwined. Opportunities and risks. Privacy and safety. Equality and democracy: important values.

Service to citizens and businesses

Utilize digitalisation opportunities. Enhancing citizens’ and businesses’ control. Service increasingly user-friendly, personalised and pro-active.

Data

How does the exchange of personal data affect people’s privacy and safety? How do we ensure the safety of these data?

Identity

Greater autonomy for citizens and businesses. Government offers a single access-point for handling affairs.

Information security

Entrepreneurs, citizens, and governmental bodies share important data. Careful handling of data. Making information security part of standard operating procedures.

Innovation

New techniques. New way of working. Combining forces with the marketplace and science. Start-ups and other creative collaborations.

International

International appreciation for Dutch innovation. EU, OESO, World Bank and UN programmes. Stimulate the digital government.

Knowledge and skills

The Netherlands goes digital. Great opportunities. ‘Act’ smarter. Invest in research. Train government staff in digital skills.

New technologies, data and ethics

Innovation. Frontrunner in new digital technologies. Citizens’ and businesses’ rights under pressure. Offer protection.

Standardisation

Services must be safe and reliable. Government policy for common usage of standards.

Accessibility

Citizens and businesses in focus. Everyone must be able to use digital services. Safe and intelligible.

Legislation

Digital Government Act proposal. Legal foundation for basic infrastructure. Rules on information security and privacy. Basis for open standards obligation.