Research: knowledge alone won’t improve information practices
Research involving nearly 1,800 central government employees shows that established habits and workload also play a major role in handling information well.
Join Think Ahead Week this November
Encourage your colleagues to discuss resilience and agree on emergency procedures. This week's activities are part of the nationwide Think Ahead campaign.
New Algorithm Framework and Register insights
How are the Algorithm Framework and the Algorithm Register applied in the real world? New ADR research reports highlight what works and what needs improvement.
AI increases the risk of cyber incidents in the workplace
How can organisations help employees behave more securely online? Research by Alert Online has identified 4 key barriers to address for meaningful change.
VNG Caribbean Desk continues until 2028
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
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
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.
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.
