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New Guide Helps Municipalities Prepare for Crises
The VNG proposes 41 measures to help local authorities boost their resilience during a crisis. This will help identify risks and solutions more swiftly.
Enhancing Public Services through Testing
Want to ensure your letter, web page or form is clear and accessible? Try testing it with your target audience this September. Get involved with Testember!
2024 Quality Report on System of Base Registries
BZK has issued the 2024 Quality Information Report on the System of Base Registries. The overall conclusion of the report is that the quality of data is very high.
Government-wide Cyber Programme 2025
From October to December, the Government-wide cyber programme 2025 will once again offer inspiring cyber sessions to boost organisations' digital resilience.
How to Deal with Secondary Victimisation Caused by Data Theft
Organisations falling victim to data theft risk having their employees and clients affected as well. Project Melissa now shares advice for these secondary victims.
Information Brochure on the Cyber Security Act
The Dutch government has published a new brochure about the Cyber Security Act (Cbw) that outlines organisations' rights and upcoming obligations under the law.
New Guidelines for Government Mobile Apps
A mobile app developed by the government should be reliable, secure, and easy to use. What requirements should it meet? Find out in this guide on NORA online.
These Tips Will Keep You Secure Online While on Holiday
Whether you are holidaying, on the road, or working remotely, Veiliginternetten.nl's practical tips will keep you secure online, no matter where you are.
New Tools to Help Implement AI Act
On 2 August, new rules for general-purpose AI models came into effect. The Algorithm Register provides practical tools (in Dutch) to help implement these rules.
Guide on How to Apply Information Laws Woo, Wmebv and Bdto
The Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG) has released a guide on 3 information laws providing partnerships with insight into rules and responsibilities.
Milestone: Register of Government Organisations shares data in FDS
In July 2025, Logius and BZK signed a letter of intent for the integration of the Register of Government Organisations (ROO) into the Federated Data System (FDS).
Practical Guidelines for Algorithmic Decision-making
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) provides guidelines to facilitate meaningful human intervention, promoting thoughtful algorithmic decision-making.
