Dutch government commits to sovereign, secure cloud
The letter to Parliament, 'Exploring a Sovereign Government Cloud', marks a significant step towards digital sovereignty and autonomous public service delivery.
Government steering towards greater digital autonomy
The report aims to support the Dutch government in decisions on managing server virtualisation software, in line with the Netherlands' Digitalisation Strategy (NDS).
15 projects awarded 2026 Innovation Budget
From AI applications to accessibility and from data quality to public services in the Caribbean Netherlands—explore all 15 selected projects for this year.
Why GovTech Day puts collaboration center stage
Digital ecosystems only work when all stakeholders participate, State Secretary Aerdts argued at GovTech Day 2026, explaining the focus on collaboration.
Demonstrating digital proficiency with KWIV
KWIV is an HR tool that helps map digital competencies within the government, specifically providing insight into the skills present across the Dutch public sector.
Data Processing Logbook: Standardising accountability
The Logbook of Data Processing is a new standard that helps organisations uniformly document their data processing activities in compliance with the GDPR.
FSC 2.0 simplifies secure data exchange across government
The Federated Service Connectivity (FSC 2.0) enables government organisations to share data securely and consistently and to use it for clearly defined purposes.
What can municipalities do to enhance digital autonomy?
The Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG) lists concrete steps that local authorities can take to reduce their dependence and retain digital autonomy.
Help shape the Guideline on Archiving Government Websites
The National Archives is updating its guidelines. Are you an information specialist? Your feedback on the new guideline modules would be greatly appreciated.
Soft launch of open-source code platform for government
The code.overheid.nl platform is now live, enabling government organisations to collaboratively develop, share, and publish open-source software independently.
Government secures deal with cloud platform STACKIT
STACKIT is a European cloud platform that Dutch government organisations can use under pre-agreed conditions, thereby strengthening digital autonomy.
NDS Council to cease its activities with immediate effect
State Secretary Aerdts (EZK) has informed the House of Representatives that the NDS Council will be abolished immediately, citing the need for a wider network.
