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PETs: tools for privacy-concious data use

Privacy

Publish date 27 January 2026

PETs assist governments in utilising data while safeguarding privacy. NICPET shares knowledge and practical experiences to support the effective use of PETs.

EU moves to simplify rules for digital networks

Europe

Publish date 26 January 2026

The European Union wants to invest in digital infrastructure to better connect digital networks. The proposal is part of the Digital Networks Act (DNA).

DigiD website now accessible in Papiamentu

DigiD

Publish date 23 January 2026

This update ensures that residents of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba can use DigiD in their preferred language, making online public services more accessible.

Additional funding for Digital Government Information Points

Government-wide Services

Publish date 22 January 2026

The Dutch government has reversed its planned budget cuts for Digital Government Information Points (IDOs). This means local councils will remain responsible.

Webinar: User Needs First conference insights

Digital Accessibility

Publish date 16 January 2026

On 1 April 2026, User Needs First (Gebruiker Centraal) will host a webinar sharing the most impactful lessons from its Dutch-language annual conference.

Poster provides at-a-glance overview of NDS

NDS

Publish date 13 January 2026

Rijksorganisatie ODI noticed that awareness and understanding of the NDS could be improved. This poster offers a clear and accessible way to visualise the strategy.