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VNG Caribbean Desk continues until 2028
Public Services
Over the next 2 years, the VNG Caribbean Desk will focus on adapting its services to the local context and on strengthening ties with European Dutch municipalities.
Dutch Design Week 2026: Help shape tomorrow’s government
Public Services
From 17 to 25 October, the Ministry of BZK will attend Dutch Design Week. Together, civil servants and visitors will explore the public services of the future.
Guidance on managing AI updates in public software
AI
A new guide helps procurement officers and functional administrators assess the risks of software updates that incorporate AI and make appropriate arrangements.
GBO: ‘Disclose once, share across multiple applications’
Data
The Common Source Disclosure (GBO) programme is developing a single standardised way of making government data available for a wide range of applications.
ABRO: security requirements for government contracts
Cybersecurity
Organisations carrying out contracts for the Dutch government or the police that pose risks to national security must comply with the uniform security requirements.
New strategy to protect children online
Children's Rights Online
The cabinet is calling for stricter rules for digital services, a minimum age for social media across Europe, and support for parents and children.
Featured Stories
Practical approaches to smart data sharing
Federated Data System
What you need to know about AI literacy
AI and Algorithms
“Step out of the meeting room for a moment”
Digital Autonomy
From threat to boardroom: how UWV tackles cybersecurity
NIS2 Directive (Cyberbeveiligingswet, Cbw)