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Guidance on managing AI updates in public software
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’
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
Organisations carrying out contracts for the Dutch government or the police that pose risks to national security must comply with the uniform security requirements.
Practical approaches to smart data sharing
Ruben Dood, Statistics Netherlands' Chief Data Officer and Director of Policy Support, explains how data is exchanged in the Data Sharing, Poverty and Debt project.
New strategy to protect children 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.
New push for open source in government and education
Dutch government, provinces, municipalities, and SURF have agreed to integrate open source more systematically across operations to leverage its benefits.
Industry and government discuss sovereign cloud design
The NDS Cloud Programme presented the Design and the first working prototype of the sovereign government cloud to industry and government experts for feedback.
Free access to ISO standards for government bodies
Via NEN Connect, government bodies can access NEN-EN-ISO/IEC 27001 and 27002 standards for free, supporting BIO and Cbw efforts to strengthen Dutch cybersecurity.
Caribbean Netherlands launches Archives Agendas
The Island Commissioners of Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba have launched the Archives Agendas to reinforce the foundations of archive and information management.
Golden API award for smart water data exchange
The Water Information and Data Centre (Informatiehuis Water) won the Golden API 2026 for its Digital Delta API, a set of agreements enabling the sharing of water data.
What you need to know about AI literacy
As of 2 February 2025, the AI Act requires (government) organisations to foster AI literacy among staff. But what does AI literacy mean (for your organisation)?
Cabinet opts for introduction of e-invoicing
The cabinet aims to introduce e-invoicing and digital reporting for businesses by 1 July 2030, aligning the Netherlands with the EU’s VAT in the Digital Age plans.
