State Secretary Aerdts (Digital Economy and Sovereignty) has launched a public consultation on the Dutch regulation implementing the EU AI Act and informed the House of Representatives of the process. The bill is open for feedback until 1 June 2026 via Rijksoverheid.nl (Dutch), and all stakeholders are welcome to submit feedback.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more vital across our economy and society. It impacts sectors like industry, healthcare, and digital services, changing how we work, conduct business, and live our daily lives. To promote safe and reliable AI use, the government is creating national oversight aligned with the EU AI Act.
Oversight and compliance
The EU AI Act establishes rules for the development and use of AI systems across the European Union. Oversight of compliance with these rules is to be managed primarily at a national level. The AI Act Implementation Regulation enables this oversight in the Netherlands.
State Secretary Aerdts: “AI offers enormous opportunities for our economy, innovation, and daily lives. But we can only seize them if people trust that AI is used safely and responsibly. With a robust AI oversight framework, we ensure clear rules while leaving room for innovation and entrepreneurship.”
Risk-based AI rules
The EU AI Act classifies AI systems by the risk they pose to safety, health, and fundamental rights. Prohibited applications include manipulative AI practices and indiscriminate biometric data collection.
High-risk AI systems are subject to stricter requirements, including data quality, risk management, human oversight, and transparency. Users must clearly disclose when people interact directly with AI, for example, through chatbots or AI-generated content.
Collaborative Oversight
Given AI’s widespread use across sectors, the government proposes a coordinated oversight framework involving existing regulators. Authorities will oversee AI within their respective domains, ensuring businesses and organisations work with familiar bodies. In areas without a designated regulator, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) will take the lead, with support from a dedicated AI Director. The AP and the Digital Infrastructure Inspectorate will coordinate the broader oversight system.
The implementation bill will be submitted to the House of Representatives for debate after incorporating the Council of State’s advice. Parliament has been briefed on the proposed oversight framework.
More information
For a summary with key points of the EU AI Act and its implementation into Dutch law, including a timeline, please visit our topic page on the AI Act.
