News
Netherlands tops major EU countries for digital government
Europe
The Netherlands ranks as the highest-performing country with a population exceeding 15 million. Digital sovereignty and cross-border public services remain challenging.
Dutch Senate approves cyber laws set to take effect this summer
Cyberbeveiligingswet (NIS2)
On 7 July, the Dutch Senate approved the 'Cbw' (implementing the EU's NIS2 Directive) and the 'Wwke' (the CER Directive). The laws will take effect on 15 August 2026.
Technical agreement on testing profiling algorithm now available
Algorithms
Under the Dutch Technical Agreement (NTA) 8047, organisations can now take practical steps to manage bias and discrimination in their profiling algorithms.
In the Spotlight: Policy Topics
The Netherlands’ Digitalisation Strategy (NDS)
NDS
The Netherlands' Digitalisation Strategy (NDS) is one of the pillars of the government's digitalisation policy. You can learn more about the strategy here.
Europe and International
EU
Digital government is a key agenda item. The Netherlands is committed to actively participating in global digital government initiatives across various international forums. Learn how.
Identity
ID
The government aims to enhance the autonomy of citizens and entrepreneurs by providing a digital platform that enables them to interact with government bodies and institutions online.
Featured Stories
How Statia is building a digitally resilient community
Caribbean Cyber Resilience
Water authorities collaborate to build digital resilience
Digital Resilience
Joint procurement: stepping stone to greater digital autonomy
Digital Autonomy
About NL Digital Government
NL Digital Government serves as a bridge between policy and professionals working in digital government from the Caribbean part of the Netherlands and internationally.
The site is a repository of information about objectives, plans, legislation, (featured) news, tools, and practical examples to aid in the enhancement of digital government services.
