PETs: tools for privacy-concious data use
PETs assist governments in utilising data while safeguarding privacy. NICPET shares knowledge and practical experiences to support the effective use of PETs.
EU moves to simplify rules for digital networks
The European Union wants to invest in digital infrastructure to better connect digital networks. The proposal is part of the Digital Networks Act (DNA).
DigiD website now accessible in Papiamentu
This update ensures that residents of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba can use DigiD in their preferred language, making online public services more accessible.
Additional funding for Digital Government Information Points
The Dutch government has reversed its planned budget cuts for Digital Government Information Points (IDOs). This means local councils will remain responsible.
Consultation on cyber threat information standards
The Dutch Standardisation Forum has launched an online consultation on making updated standards for sharing cyber threat information mandatory across government.
Investing in today’s and tomorrow’s civil service workforce
The government is strengthening digital skills and modernising the workplace. The Digital Proficiency acceleration team is driving this change with practical steps.
Webinar: User Needs First conference insights
On 1 April 2026, User Needs First (Gebruiker Centraal) will host a webinar sharing the most impactful lessons from its Dutch-language annual conference.
Poster provides at-a-glance overview of NDS
Rijksorganisatie ODI noticed that awareness and understanding of the NDS could be improved. This poster offers a clear and accessible way to visualise the strategy.
2 new practical tools to help improve digital accessibility
MijnDigiToegankelijk provides clearer guidance on accessibility requirements for websites and apps, and NLdoc is an open-source tool that helps improve documents.
Artificial Intelligence: above all, a governance challenge
AI offers significant opportunities for the government. The acceleration team is developing shared agreements and scalable applications for responsible progress.
Digital inspiration for year-end
Now is the perfect time to step back and find inspiration. That’s why we’ve curated a selection of 2025's trends, practical guidance, innovations, and webinars.
“You can’t prevent a crisis, but you can learn to manage it”
Aart Jochem has led the national approach to information security and privacy since 2020 as CISO. As he steps down on 1 January 2026, he reflects on his time in office.
