Government opts for European cybersecurity supplier
The Dutch government has signed a framework agreement with ESET to strengthen European cybersecurity and reduce its reliance on non-European technology suppliers.
Which API implementation deserves Gold?
The API Knowledge Platform is inviting professionals to nominate inspiring API implementations from across the public sector for the Golden API Award 2026.
Government-wide vision for proactive public service delivery
The vision aims to deliver public services that better reflect people's needs and everyday lives, while remaining careful, easy to understand and trustworthy.
“AI is about much more than merely IT”
According to Michel van Leeuwen, Director for AI, Data Protection and Privacy at the Ministry of Justice and Security, AI is not just about IT, but about governance.
Netherlands tops major EU countries for digital government
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
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.
Government launches international strategy for responsible AI
The Dutch government has launched an international AI strategy for the safe and responsible use of AI with a focus on public values and international collaboration.
Technical agreement on testing profiling algorithm now available
Under the Dutch Technical Agreement (NTA) 8047, organisations can now take practical steps to manage bias and discrimination in their profiling algorithms.
Dutch government commits to sovereign, secure cloud
The letter to Parliament, 'Exploring a Sovereign Government Cloud', marks a significant step towards digital sovereignty and autonomous public service delivery.
Proposal for cyber legislation submitted to Dutch Senate
On Tuesday, 7 July, Dutch Senate members will vote on the Cyberbeveiligingswet (Cbw), the Dutch implementation of NIS2, and the Wwke, which implements the EU's CER.
Government steering towards greater digital autonomy
The report aims to support the Dutch government in decisions on managing server virtualisation software, in line with the Netherlands' Digitalisation Strategy (NDS).
HOSAN: Letter of intent on Dutch speech recognition signed
Various public organisations are joining forces to work together on HOSAN: High-Quality and Sovereign Speech Recognition for Dutch-speaking regions worldwide.
